Anatomical Positions and Planes Flashcards
1
Q
What is Anatomical Position?
A
Standing upright, facing forward, arms hanging on either side of the body, palms facing forward, legs are parallel, feet flat on floor.
2
Q
Superior
A
Above, closer to head
3
Q
Inferior
A
Below, closer to feet
4
Q
Anterior
A
In front
5
Q
Posterior
A
Behind
6
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
8
Q
Proximal
A
Limbs, closer to trunk or point of origin
9
Q
Distal
A
Limbs, further from trunk or point of origin
10
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the body surface
11
Q
Deep
A
Towards the inside of the body
12
Q
Frontal Plane
A
Divides body into front and back
13
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Divides body into side to side, left and right
14
Q
Transverse plane
A
Divides body into upper and bottom sections
