Anatomical Planes/Direction/Position Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the anatomical position
A
In the anatomical position, the subject stands erect facing the observer with the head level, eyes forward, feet flat on the floor directed forward, and arms at their sides, palms forward
2
Q
Midsagittal planes
A
divide from right/left equally
3
Q
Parasagittal planes
A
divide right/left unequally
4
Q
Frontal planes
A
divide front/back
5
Q
Transverse plane
A
divide top/bottom
6
Q
Oblique planes
A
pass through the body at an angle
7
Q
superior
A
toward head
8
Q
inferior
A
away from head
9
Q
superficial
A
toward surface
10
Q
deep
A
away surface
11
Q
proximal
A
near origin
12
Q
distal
A
far from origin
13
Q
medial
A
toward midline
14
Q
lateral
A
away from midline
15
Q
anterior
A
front
