Chapter 1 - Anatomical Position And Terms Of Direction Flashcards

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Anatomical Position is described as the body facing (1), feet placed (2) and (3) on the floor. The (4) is held erect and the (5) are straight by the side with the (6) facing forwards

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  1. You
  2. Together
  3. Flat
  4. Head
  5. Arms
  6. Palms
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Superior

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Above, towards the head

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Inferior

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Below, towards the feet.

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Medial

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Being close to the midline, the center of the body

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Lateral

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To the side, farther away from the midline of the body.

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Anterior/Ventral

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To the front of the body

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Posterior/Dorsal

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To the back of the body.

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Superficial

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Near the surface.

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Deep

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Near the core of the body, farther from the surface.

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Proximal

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With regard to limbs, closer to the trunk of the body (farthest from digits).

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Distal

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With regard to limbs, closer towards the end of extremities (closest to digits).

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