Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical position
A
- laid down
- arms by side
- palms up
2
Q
Sagittal plane/midline
A
line down center of body
3
Q
Parasagittal plane
A
parallel to sagittal plane on either side
4
Q
Horizontal plane
A
divides body into superior and anterior parts
5
Q
Coronal plane
A
split body into front and back
6
Q
Superior
A
towards head
7
Q
Inferior
A
towards feet
8
Q
Medial
A
towards/close to midline
9
Q
Lateral
A
further from midline
10
Q
Anterior
A
towards front of body
11
Q
Posterior
A
towards back of body
12
Q
Proximal
A
close to attachment to body (near shoulder/hip)
13
Q
Distal
A
further from attachment to body
14
Q
Flexion
A
bending joints
mostly brings distal portion anteriorally (apart from ankle + knee)
15
Q
Extension
A
pulling back
