Anatomical Terms Flashcards
Memorize them
1
Q
“Anatomical Position”
A
- Reference point used
- Standing
- Feet flat on ground
- Eyes + toes face forward
- Palms face anterior (“supine”)
- Thumbs pointed away from body
2
Q
Posterior/Dorsal View
A
Back of the body
3
Q
Anterior/Ventral View
A
Front of the body
4
Q
Axial
A
- Head
- Neck
- Trunk
- Perineum (anus + genitals)
5
Q
Appendicular
A
- Limbs
- “appendages”
- “extremities”
6
Q
Axial Regions
A
- Cephalic
- Cervical
- Thoracic
- Abdominal
- Pelvic
- Pubic
7
Q
Appendicular Regions
A
- Upper Limb
- Lower Limb
- Manus (Hand)
- Pedal (Foot)