Directions & Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
Standing upright
- Face is directed forward
- Arms at side, palms facing forward
- Feet flat & facing forward
2
Q
Anterior (Ventral)
A
At or near front of body
knees, forearms, palms, chest
3
Q
Posterior (Dorsal)
A
At or near back of body
calves, back of hands, back
4
Q
Superior
A
Above
- The head is superior to the feet
- The hips are superior to the knees
5
Q
Inferior
A
Below
- The toes are inferior to the knees
- The chest is inferior to the head
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
8
Q
Midline
A
An imaginary vertical line, dividing the body in half
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to trunk (torso)
- The knees are proximal to the feet
- The shoulder is proximal to the elbow
10
Q
Distal
A
Further from trunk (torso)
- The shins are distal to the knees
- The toes are distal to the ankles
11
Q
Supine
A
Laying on your back
12
Q
Prone
A
Laying on your stomach
13
Q
Superficial
A
Towards skin or at the body surface
- The rib cage is superficial to the lungs
14
Q
Deep
A
More internal; inside body near bone
The muscles are deep to the skin
15
Q
Plantar
A
Referring to the sole/bottom of the foot
