Anatomy Basics Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
Standing Erect
Arms by side with palms upwards
Toes facing forward
2
Q
Sagittal
A
Body is cut through the middle
3
Q
Coronal
A
Body is sliced open
4
Q
Horizontal
A
Body is cut into cross sections
5
Q
Superior
A
Above
6
Q
Inferior
A
Below
7
Q
Anterior
A
Infront
8
Q
Posterior
A
Behind
9
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the centre
10
Q
Lateral
A
Closer to the outside
11
Q
Superficial
A
On the Surface
12
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the body
13
Q
Distal
A
Further away from the body
14
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of the foot
15
Q
Planar
A
On the palm of the hand
