Chapter 1 (Body) Flashcards
superior (cranial)
toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
inferior (caudal)
away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
anterior (ventral)
toward or at the front of the body; in front of
posterior (dorsal)
toward or at the back of the body; behind
lateral
away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
medial
toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
superficial (external)
toward or at the body surface
intermediate
between a more medial and a more lateral structure
proximal
closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
distal
farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
deep (internal)
away from the body surface; more internal
median (midsagittal) plane
cut was made perfectly on midline
frontal (coronal) plane
divides body vertically into anterior and posterior parts (front and back)
transverse plane
divides body horizontally (90° to vertical plane) into superior and inferior
parts (top and bottom)
Cephalic (head)
Frontal - forehead
Orbital - eyes
Nasal - nose
Oral - mouth
Mental - chin
Cervical
Neck
Thoracic
chest
Sternal - center of the chest
Axillary - armpit
Mammary - breast region
Abdominal (abdomen)
Umbilical - belly button
Pelvic
Inguinal (groin)
Pubic
Genital
