Anatomical Position Flashcards
Anatomical Position is always standing face forward with arms at sid and palms forward
1
Q
superior
A
above (Head End)
2
Q
inferior
A
below (Foot End)
3
Q
proximal
A
closer to trunk (on extremities)
4
Q
distal
A
further away from trunk (on extremities)
5
Q
medial
A
closer to center of body
6
Q
lateral
A
further from center of body
7
Q
ventral
A
front of body
8
Q
anterior
A
front of body
9
Q
dorsal
A
back of body, hand, or foot
10
Q
posterior
A
back of body
11
Q
supine
A
lying on back
12
Q
prone
A
lying on belly
13
Q
ipsilateral
A
same side
14
Q
contralateral
A
opposite side
15
Q
unilateral
A
on one side
