Anatomical terms Flashcards
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Anatomical Terminology
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The anatomical position is the standard reference position used from which all other movements occur.
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POSTERIOR
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The posterior is the back of the body
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ANTERIOR
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ANTERIOR is the front of the body
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SUPERIOR
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Above the reference point of the structure. Basically the top side of the body.
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INFERIOR
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Below the reference point of the structure. the bottom side of the body
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MEDIAL
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Towards the midline of the structure
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LATERAL
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Away from the midline of the structure
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PROXIMAL
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Closer to the attachment point of a limb
e.g. proximal end of humerus
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DISTAL
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Further away from the attachment point of a limb
e.g. distal end of humerus
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SUPERFICIAL
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Towards the surface of a structure
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DEEP
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Further away from the surface of a structure
