Anatomical Position and Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Point closer to head
A
Superior
2
Q
Point further from head
A
Inferior
3
Q
Front of body
A
Anterior/ventral
4
Q
Back of body
A
Posterior/ dorsal
5
Q
Close to midline
A
Medial
6
Q
Far from midline
A
Lateral
7
Q
Close to surface of the body
A
Superficial
8
Q
Further from the surface of the body
A
Deep
9
Q
Close to trunk
A
Proximal
10
Q
Far from trunk
A
Distal
11
Q
When body is lying on its posterior
A
Supine
12
Q
When body is lying on its anterior surface
A
Prone
13
Q
Upper surface of foot
A
Dorsum
14
Q
Sole surface of foot
A
Plantar