Directional Terms, Planes, And Regions Flashcards
1
Q
Supine
A
Facing upward (opposite is prone)
2
Q
Superior
A
Towards the head
3
Q
Intermediate
A
Between other structures (between medial and lateral)
4
Q
Anterior
A
Towards front
5
Q
Palmar
A
Palm side of hand
6
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of foot
7
Q
Midsagittal, medial
A
Passes midway through the body, right and left sides
8
Q
Parasagittal
A
Unequal right and left
9
Q
Frontal, coronal
A
Divides body into front and back
10
Q
Horizontal, transverse
A
Divides into top and bottom
11
Q
Cephalic
A
Head
12
Q
Cervical
A
Neck
13
Q
Thoracic
A
Chest
14
Q
Axillary
A
Armpit
15
Q
Abdominal
A
Between diaphragm and pelvis
