Anatomical Terms Flashcards
Sagittal plane?
Divides into L & R sides
Midline/ Median/ Midsattigal plane?
Divides into equal L & R sides
Parasagittal plane?
Divides into unequal L & R sides
Frontal/ Coronal plane?
Divides into anterior & posterior
Transverse/ Cross-sectional/ Horizontal plane?
Divides into superior & inferior.
Oblique plane?
Passes through at an angle.
Between sagittal & coronal.
Ventral?
Anterior - closer to front of body
Dorsal?
Posterior - closer to back of body
Which side is the dorsum and plantar side in the foot?
dorsum - upper surface
plantar- bottom surface
Cephalad?
closer to head (superior)
Caudad/ Caudal
further from head, closer to feet (inferior)
Proximal vs Distal
proximal: closer to trunk
Distal: further from trunk
Ipsilateral?
on same side of midline
Contralateral?
on opposite side of midline
Flexion?
bending/ decreasing angle between body parts