Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
standing erect, face forward, arms at side, palms facing forward
2
Q
Superior (cranial)
A
Towards the head end of the body, upper
3
Q
Inferior (caudal)
A
Away from the head, lower
4
Q
Anterior
A
Front
5
Q
Posterior
A
Back
6
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline of the body
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
8
Q
Proximal
A
Towards the point of origin
9
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of origin
10
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the surface
11
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
12
Q
Supine
A
Lying on your back
13
Q
Prone
A
Lying on your stomach
14
Q
Sagittal (median) Plane
A
Splits the body to left and right
15
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Transverse (horizontal) Plane
A
Splits the body to top and bottom
