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

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