body positions Flashcards
1
Q
anatomical position
A
body is erect (vertical) and facing forward;
arms are straight and at sides of the body with the palms facing forward;
legs are straight with feet facing forward and flat
2
Q
supine position
A
body is horizontal and lying on the back
3
Q
prone position
A
body is horizontal and lying on stomach
4
Q
superior
A
above
5
Q
inferior
A
below
6
Q
anterior (ventral)
A
closer to the front of the body
7
Q
posterior (dorsal)
A
closer to the back of the body
8
Q
medial
A
closer to midline of the body
9
Q
lateral
A
farther from midline of body
10
Q
intermediate
A
between two structures
11
Q
ipsilateral
A
on same side of body
12
Q
contralateral
A
on opposite sides of the body
13
Q
proximal
A
nearer to point of attachment of limb to trunk
14
Q
distal
A
farther from point of attachment of limb to trunk
15
Q
superficial
A
closer to surface of the body
