Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
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T-Spine
A
Thoracic Spine (T1-T12)
2
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Suprapubic
A
Lower central region on the abdomen
3
Q
Supine
A
Body position lying face up
4
Q
Superior
A
Higher on the body, nearer to the head
5
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Superficial
A
Nearer to the surface (example: superficial abrasion)
6
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Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
A
Right Upper Quadrant of the Abdomen
7
Q
Right Upper Extremity (RUE)
A
Right Arm
8
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Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ)
A
Right lower quadrant of the abdomen
9
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Right Lower Extremity (RLE)
A
Right leg
10
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Proximal
A
Nearer to the trunk of the body
11
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Prone
A
Body position lying face down with forearms and hands turned palm side down
12
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Posterior or Dorsal
A
Rear or back
13
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Plantar
A
Sole of foot
14
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Palmar or Volar
A
Palm side of hand or body
15
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Medial
A
Nearer to the midline
