Chapter 2 - The Body As A Whole Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior (ventral)
A
Front surface of body
2
Q
Deep
A
Away from surface
3
Q
Distal
A
Far from point of attachment to the trunk or beginning of a structure
4
Q
Frontal plane
A
Vertical plane dividing body front and back portions
5
Q
Inferior (caudal)
A
Below another surface
6
Q
Lateral
A
Pertaining to the side
7
Q
Medial
A
Pertaining to middle
8
Q
Posterior (dorsal)
A
Pertaining to back of body
9
Q
Prone
A
Lying on stomach
10
Q
Proximal
A
Near to attachment of trunk or beginning of structure
11
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Vertical plane dividing body left and right portions
12
Q
Superficial
A
On the surface
13
Q
Superior (cephalic)
A
Above another structure
14
Q
Supine
A
Lying on back
15
Q
Transverse plane
A
Dividing upper and lower portions
