Exam 1 Flashcards
Anatomical Position
the reference point for describing structures of the body in relation to each other; refers to a person standing erect with the head, eyes, and palms facing forward
Anterior (ventral)
toward the front
Posterior (dorsal)
toward the back
Superior
toward the head
Inferior
away from the head
Medial
toward the midline of the body
Lateral
away from the midline of the body
Proximal
toward the attached end of the limb, origin of the structure, or midline of the body
Distal
away from the attached end of the limb, origin of the structure, or midline of the body
Superficial
External; located close to or on the body surface
Deep
Internal; located further beneath the body surface than the superficial structures
Cervical
regional term referring to the neck
Thoracic
CHEST (THORAX) regional term referring to the portion of the body between the neck and the abdomen
Lumbar
regional term referring to the portion of the back between the abdomen and the pelvis
Plantar
the sole of the feet
Dorsal
the top surface of the feet and hands
Palmar
anterior or ventral surface of the hands
Sagittal Plane
a longitudinal line that divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sections
Frontal Plane
a longitudinal section that divides the body into anterior, and posterior parts (chest and back)
Transverse Plane
also known as the horizontal plane; an imaginary line that divides the body or any of its parts into superior and inferior sections
Arthro
joint
Bi
two
Brachium
arm
Cardio
heart