Anatomy Terminology Flashcards
what is the anatomical position
standing erect, head facing forward (anteriorly), eyes directed forward, arms by side, palms facing forward and thumbs lateral and feet together and toes directed forward
supine position
lying on back with face and toes upward, generally for anterior dissections
prone position
body is horizontal facing downwards, generally used for back dissection
superior
towards the head
inferior
towards the feet
cranial
towards the head
caudal
towards the tail bone
anterior
towards the front of the body
posterior
towards the back of the body
ventral
towards the belly
dorsal
towards the back
medial
closer to the midline
lateral
further away from the midline
proximal
closer to site of attatchment
distal
further away from site of attachment
superficial
closer to surface
deep
further from surface
median
vertical plane passing longitudinally through the midline
parasagittal
not directly on the median
frontal (coronal)
vertical plane which runs from side to side
transverse (horizontal)
plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions
abduction
move away from midline
adduction
move toward midline
dorsum
posterior hand, superior foot surface
