Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
standing erect, face forward, arms at side, palms facing forward
2
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Superior
A
toward the head end of the body; upper
3
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inferior
A
away from the head; lower
4
Q
Anterior
A
front
5
Q
Posterior
A
back
6
Q
Medial
A
toward the midline of the body
7
Q
Lateral
A
away from the midline of the body
8
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Proximal
A
toward or nearest the trunk or point of origin of a part
9
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Distal
A
away from or farthest from the trunk or point of origin of a part
10
Q
Superficial
A
towards the surface
11
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Deep
A
away from the surface
12
Q
Prone
A
face down
13
Q
Supine
A
face up
14
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
median plane
15
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Transverse Plane
A
horizontal plane
