Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
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Sagittal (Median) Plane:
A
divides the body into equal right and left halves.
2
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Coronal (Frontal) Plane:
A
divides the body into anterior and posterior portions.
3
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Transverse (Horizontal, Axial) Plane:
A
divides the body into superior and inferior portions.
4
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Superior (Cephalad)
A
nearer the head
5
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Inferior (Caudal)
A
nearer the feet
6
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Anterior (Ventral)
A
nearer the front
7
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Posterior (Dorsal)
A
nearer the back
8
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Medial
A
nearer the midline
9
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Lateral
A
farther from the midline
10
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Proximal
A
nearer to the trunk or point of origin
11
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Distal
A
farther from the trunk or point of origin
12
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Superficial
A
nearer the surface
13
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Deep
A
farther from the surface
14
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Adduction
A
movement towards the midline
15
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Abduction
A
movement away from the midline
