Anatomical Terms Flashcards

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“Anatomical Position”

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  • Reference point used
  • Standing
  • Feet flat on ground
  • Eyes + toes face forward
  • Palms face anterior (“supine”)
  • Thumbs pointed away from body
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Posterior/Dorsal View

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Back of the body

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Anterior/Ventral View

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Front of the body

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Axial

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  • Head
  • Neck
  • Trunk
  • Perineum (anus + genitals)
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Appendicular

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  • Limbs
  • “appendages”
  • “extremities”
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Axial Regions

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  • Cephalic
  • Cervical
  • Thoracic
  • Abdominal
  • Pelvic
  • Pubic
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Appendicular Regions

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  • Upper Limb
  • Lower Limb
  • Manus (Hand)
  • Pedal (Foot)
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