Anatomical Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Sagittal
A
Vertical line dividing body into 2 lengthwise - not necessarily in half
2
Q
Mid-sagittal
A
Vertical line directly down midline of the body dividing it into equal parts
3
Q
Transverse
A
Horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower planes
4
Q
Coronal
A
Vertical plane passing through the body dividing it into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions
5
Q
Superior
A
Towards the head
6
Q
Inferior
A
Towards the feet
7
Q
Anterior
A
The front
8
Q
Posterior
A
The back
9
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline
10
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
11
Q
Proximal
A
Towards the trunk
12
Q
Distal
A
Away from the trunk
13
Q
Superficial
A
Near to the surface
14
Q
Deep
A
Further from the surface
