Chapter 2 Body Planes And Orientation Flashcards
1
Q
Closer in to the center
A
Proximal
2
Q
Farther away from the center
A
Distal
3
Q
Out to the side
A
Lateral
4
Q
Toward the middle
A
Medial
5
Q
The front
A
Ventral/antral/anterior
6
Q
The back
A
Dorsal/posterior
7
Q
Toward the top
A
Cranial
8
Q
Toward the bottom
A
Caudal
9
Q
Above
A
Superior
10
Q
Below
A
Inferior
11
Q
Lying down on belly
A
Prone
12
Q
Lying down on back
A
Supine
13
Q
Opposite side
A
Contralateral
14
Q
Same side
A
Ipsilateral
15
Q
One side
A
Unilateral
16
Q
Both sides
A
Bilateral
17
Q
The top of the hand or foot
A
Dorsum
18
Q
The soul of the foot
A
Plantar
19
Q
The palm of the hand
A
Palmar
20
Q
Divides the body into slices right to left
A
Sagittal
21
Q
Divides the body into slices from front to back
A
Coronal
22
Q
Divides the body from top to bottom
A
Transverse
