Anatomical positions Flashcards by Ellie Light | Brainscape

Q

Anterior?

A

Towards the front

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posterior?

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Towards the back

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Superior?

A

Towards the head

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Inferior?

A

Towards the feet

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Medial?

A

Towards the Middle of the body

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Q

Lateral?

A

Away from middle of the body

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Superficial?

A

Towards external body surface

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deep?

A

Away from body surface

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Q

Whats the transverse plane?

A

horizontal plane of the body

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What is the coronal plane?

A

A vertical plane perpendicular to median plane

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what is the sagittal plane?

A

Divides into left and right

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what is the parasagittal plane?

A

divided body into uneven left and right

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Q

Name all 3 axillary lines

A

Anterior axillary line
mid axillary Line
posterior axillary line

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Supine position of patient?

A

Patient lying on back

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Prone position of patient?

A

Patient lying on front

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