Anatomical Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front of body
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back of body
3
Q
Inferior
A
Situated below, directed down/away from head.
4
Q
Superior
A
Situated above, toward head.
5
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side, located away from the midline.
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body.
7
Q
Peripheral
A
Toward the outer surface.
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from any point of origin.
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to any point of origin.
10
Q
Deep
A
Situated far from body’s surface.
11
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to any point of origin, next to.
12
Q
Dorsum
A
The back or posterior surface.
13
Q
Palmar
A
The anterior surface of hand
14
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of foot.
15
Q
Prone
A
Lying flat, face downward.
16
Q
Supine
A
Lying flat, face upwards.
17
Q
6 synovial joints
A
- gliding
- pivot
- hinge
- saddle
- condyloid
- ball and socket
18
Q
5 functions of the spine
A
- support
- balance
- connection
- protection
- movement
19
Q
Actions of the shoulder joint
A
- flexion
- extension
- abduction
- adduction
- internal
- external
