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Anatomical Position Flashcards

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Dorsal

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Back surface of the body

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Ventral

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Belly surface of the body

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Posterior

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Backside of the body or one of its parts

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Anterior

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Front side of the body or one of its parts

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Superior

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Above

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Inferior

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Below

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Medial

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Towards the median or mid sagittal plane

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Lateral

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Towards the side of the structure or body (farther from the median plane)

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Proximal

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Nearer the base or point of origin of the structure

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Distal

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Farther from the base or point of origin of the structure

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Cranial

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Toward or related to the head end of the body

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Rostral

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Toward the beak or snout end of the body

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Caudal

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Toward or related to the tail end of the body

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Superficial

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Towards or situated near the surface

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Deep/Profundus

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Situated at a deeper level in relation to other structures

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External

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Toward the outside surface of a structure or body

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Internal

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Toward the inside surface of a structure or body

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Ipsilateral

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On the same side of the body

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Contralateral

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On the opposite side of the body

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Sagittal Plane

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Vertical plane that separates the body into left and right parts

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Median or Median Sagittal Plane

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Vertical plane that divides the body longitudinally into exact right and left halves

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Pararmedian or Parasagittal Plane

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Any saggital plane that is parallel to the median plane and divides the body into unequal right and left parts

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Coronal/Frontal Plane

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Vertical planes that divide the body into anterior and posterior parts

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Horizontal Plane

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Plane that is parallel to the horizon and is situated at right angles to either side of the vertical planes

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Longitudinal Sections

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Sections, slices, or cuts of the body that run in the direction of the long axis of the body or organ

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Transverse Sections

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Sections of the body or an organ that are made at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the body, its parts, or an organ

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Head

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The superior most portion of the body

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Trunk

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Portion of the body that incorporates the span of the vertebral column (the body excluding the head and extremities)

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Pectoral Girdle or Shoulder Girdle

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Support structure at the base of the upper limb (consists of the scapula and clavical)

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Brachium or Arm

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Portion of the upper limb between the shoulder and the elbow (humerus)

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Antebrachium or Forearm

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Portion of the upper limb between the elbow and the wrist (consists of the ulna and the radius)

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Manus or Hand

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Portion of the upper limb that consists of the wrist bones, the metacarpal bones in the palm, and to the bones in the fingers

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Carpus or Wrist

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Proximal most portion of the hand

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Metacarpus

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Region forming the palm and dorsum of the hand

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Digits or Fingers and Thumb

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Five ray-like extensions at the distal end of the hand

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Pelvic Girdle

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The skeletal base of the inferior limb and is comprised of the os coxae bone

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Clones or Buttocks

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Fleshy muscles and fat that cover the posterior and lateral aspects of the pelvic girdle

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Coxa or Hip

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Junction, or joint, formed by the femur and os coax at the proximal end of the inferior limb

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Thigh

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Portion of the lower limb between the hip and the knee (consisting of the femur)

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Crus or Leg

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Portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle (consisting of the fibula and tibia)

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Pets or Foot

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Portion of the lower limb (consisting of the ankle at the proximal end, the metatarsus forming the middle portion of the foot, and the digits)

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Tarsus or Ankle

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Heel end or root of the foot

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Metatarsus

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Intermediate portion of the foot

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Digits or Toes

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Five ray-like extensions at the distal end of the foot

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Cranial Cavity

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Cavity within the bones of the skull

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Thoracic Cavity

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Cavity within the musculoskeletal l of the rib cage

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Abdominopelvic Cavity

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Cavity enclosed by the abdominal muscles and the pelvic bones and muscles (separated from the thoracic cavity by the muscular diaphragm)

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