Anatomy Terminology Flashcards
1
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Sagittal plane
A
Divides the body right and left
2
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Frontal plane
A
Divides body front and back
3
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Transverse plane
A
Divides the body top and bottom
4
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Medial
A
Closer to the midline of the body
Ex. Medial side of the ankle
5
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Lateral
A
Farther away from the midline
6
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Posterior (dorsal)
A
Closer to the back of the body
Ex. Spine is posterior to the sternum
Buttocks is on the posterior side of the body
7
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Anterior (ventral)
A
Closer to the front of the body
Ex. Quadriceps is anterior to the hamstrings
Navel is on the anterior side of the body
