Anatomical Position Flashcards
1
Q
towards top of the head
A
Superior
2
Q
towards soles of feet
A
Inferior
3
Q
Closer to the origin of the limb
A
Proximal
4
Q
further from the origin of the limb
A
distal
5
Q
further from the midline of the body and towards the sides
A
lateral
6
Q
closer to the midline of the body
A
medial
7
Q
the little finger side - relating to the side of the forearm which carries the ?
A
Ulnar
8
Q
the thumb side - relating to the side of the forearm which carries the?
A
Radial
9
Q
closer to the surface of the body
A
superficial
10
Q
below the surface of the body
A
Deep
11
Q
relating to the palms
A
palmer
12
Q
relating to the soles
A
plantar
13
Q
extension of the foot
A
plantar flexion
14
Q
flexion of the foot
A
dorsiflexion
15
Q
relating to the back of any body part
A
dorsal
