directional terms/body planes Flashcards

1
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superficial

A

toward the surface of the body

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2
Q

midsagital plane

A

equal right and left halves

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3
Q

sagittal plane

A

vertical plane which divides body/organ into right and left sides

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4
Q

superior

A

toward the head

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5
Q

distal

A

far from

farther from the trunk

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6
Q

inferior

A

toward the feet

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7
Q

anterior (ventral)

A

in front of

towards sternum

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8
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posterior (dorsal)

A

behind

towards spinal column

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9
Q

medial

A

closer to midline

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10
Q

proximal

A

close to

closer to the trunk

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11
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transverse (horizontal, cross-section) plane

A

divides body/organ into superior and inferior portions

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12
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frontal (coronal) plane

A

divides body/organ into anterior and posterior portions

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13
Q

deep

A

away from the surface of body

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14
Q

anatomical position

A
body is erect
feet slightly apart
head and and toes pointed forward
arms hanging at sides
palms facing forward
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15
Q

lateral

A

farther from midline

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16
Q

plane

A

an imaginary surface or line

17
Q

prone

A

laying face down

18
Q

supine

A

laying face up