Anatomical Terms Topographical Man QUIZ 1 Flashcards
( [Organ] ) Both the [] symbols and () symbols refer to a type of layer. Name the type of layer.
() - Pareietal [] - Visceral
for extremities, away from the trunk
Distal
lying face upward
Supine
to the front * only referring to bipedal terms
Ventral or anterior
the name of heart layers
Pericardium
toward back
Dorsal or posterior
toward the midline * only referring to bipedal terms
Medial
lying face down
Prone
toward tail * referring to quadruped
Caudal
on opposite sides
Contralateral
If a man were cut from the middle of the forehead down, what kind of cut would this create?
Midsagittal
Superficial versus deep * be able to give examples
Superficial is generally small or surface injuries ex: scrapes or paper cuts Deep is as it sounds, through multiple layers of skin ex: stab wounds or heavy burning
towards the sides
Lateral
Describe the anatomical position
Upright Facing forward Arms and legs straight Palms facing forward Feet flat on the ground Eyes open
on the same side
Ipsilateral
What are the main sectioning planes? * be able to define each
Coronal (frontal) Midsagittal Transverse (horizontal)
toward the head * referring to quadruped
Cranial
for extremities, closer to the trunk
Proximal
above * only referring to bipedal terms
Superior
below
Inferior
