Anatomical Positions Flashcards
1
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Superior
A
Meaning: above
Example: the nose is superior to the chin
2
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Inferior
A
Meaning: below
Example: the lips are inferior to the nose
3
Q
Ventral/Anterior
A
Meaning: belly side
Example: the breasts and knees are on the ventral/anterior side of the body
4
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Dorsal/Posterior
A
Meaning: back side
Example: the buttocks and knuckles are on the dorsal/posterior side of the body
5
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Distal
A
Meaning: greatest distance away from a point of insertion
Example: Lesion A is distal from the shoulder
6
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Proximal
A
Meaning: closest to a point of insertion
Example: Lesion C is proximal to the shoulder
7
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Lateral
A
Meaning: away from the midline
Example: the ears are lateral to the nose
8
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Medial
A
Meaning: toward the midline
Example: the nose is medial to the ears
