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Anatomical positional terminology Flashcards

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1
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Describe the anatomical position

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-standing erect
-facing forward
-legs slightly apart
-palms facing forward in supinated position

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What is the anatomical positions purpose

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Describes relation of body parts to one another.

We assume a person is in this position in order to have a common set of words to describe body parts locations.

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SUPERIOR definition

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towards the head/upper part of a structure

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SUPERIOR example

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the nose is superior to the mouth

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INFERIOR definition

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away from the head/lower part of a structure

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INFERIOR example

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the chin is inferior to the forehead

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ANTERIOR (ventral) definition

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at or near the front of the body

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ANTERIOR example

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facial features are on the ANTERIOR surface of your head

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POSTERIOR (dorsal) definition

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at or near the back of the body

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POSTERIOR example

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the shoulder blades are located on the posterior side of the body

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MEDIAL definition

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nearer to the midline

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MEDIAL example

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the eyes are medial to the ears

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LATERAL definition

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farther from the midline

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LATERAL example

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the ribs are lateral to the sternum

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What does the AXIAL portion of the body include

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head, neck and trunk

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What does the APPENDICULAR portion of the body include

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arms, legs and their attachments

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PROXIMAL example

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the knee is proximal to the ankle

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PROXIMAL definition

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nearer to the origination of a structure

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DISTAL definition

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farther from the origination of a structure

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DISTAL example

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the wrist is distal to the shoulder

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SUPERFICIAL definition

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close to the surface of the body

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DEEP definition

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away from the surface of the body

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