Anatomical positions Flashcards
1
Q
prone
A
denoting the position of the body when lying flat, with face downward
2
Q
supine
A
denoting the position of the body when lying flat, with face up
3
Q
anterior
A
situated in front of or directed toward the front
4
Q
posterior/dorsal
A
rear or back
5
Q
superior
A
upper, nearer to the crown of the head
6
Q
inferior
A
lower, farther from crown of the head
7
Q
transverse
A
divides body into upper and lower parts
8
Q
midline
A
divides body into left and right sections
9
Q
external
A
outside
10
Q
internal
A
inside
11
Q
superficial
A
nearer to the surface
12
Q
medial
A
nearer to the midline
13
Q
lateral
A
farther from the midline
14
Q
lateral
A
farther from the midline
15
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proximal
A
nearer to the limb root
