Describing movement Flashcards
What does anterior mean
in front of
What does posterior mean
behind
What does medial mean
towards mid line
What does lateral mean
to the side
What does proximal mean
nearest / near
What does distal mean
away from the body
What does superior mean
higher in position
What does inferior mean
lower in position
What does contralateral mean
occurring on the opposite side
What does ipsilateral
occurring on same side of body
What is the Coronal plane
divides body front and back
What is the transverse plane
divides body superior and inferior
What is the sagittal plane
divides body left and right
What is the anteroposterior axis
goes from front to back of body
What is the longitudinal axis
goes from toe to head of body