Anatomy Pre Practical 1 Flashcards
Areas of the body and anatomical language
Sagittal Plane
Planes of the body
Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
Transverse Plane
Coronal Plane
Superior/Inferior
top/bottom
Anterior/Posterior
front/back
Distal/Proximal
proximity to the heart (tends to be used for limbs)
Medial/Lateral
proximity ot the medial plane
Superficial/Deep
Proximity to the surface of the skin
Paired Directional Terms
Superior/Inferior
Proximal/Distal
Anterior/Posterior
Lateral/Medial
Superficial/Deep
Cephalic Region
Head
Orbital Region
Eyes
Oral Region
Mouth
Cervical
Neck
Frontal
Forhead
Nasal Region
Nose
Buccal Region
Cheek
Thoracic Region
Chest
Axillary Region
Armpit
Umbilical Region
Navel
Inguinal Region
Groin
Sternal Region
Breastbone
Mammary Region
Breast
Brachial Region
Arm
Antecubital Region
Front of elbows
Abdominal Region
Abdomen