Intro Tissues Flashcards
The trunk consists of what 3 areas?
Thorax
Abdomen
Pelvis
The thorax ranges from… to…
Clavicle to Diaphragm
The abdomen ranges from… to…
Diaphragm to Pelvis
The pelvis consists of…
Innominates and sacrum
Cranial
Located towards the head
Cephalad
Towards the head
Caudal
Located towards the tail
Caudad
Towards the tail
Anterior
Front
Posterior
Back
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Medius
Middle
Flexor
Flexor muscles
Extensor
Extensor muscles
Axial
Axis of a structure
Transverse
Right ankles to long axis
Longitudinal
Parallel to long axis
Horizontal
Parallel to plane of horizon
Vertical
Perpendicular to horizon
Medial
Toward median plane
Lateral
Away from medial plane
Median
Middle/midline
Central
Center/inferior of the body
Peripheral
Away from the center
Superficial
Near the surface
Deep
Deep beneath the surface
External
Outer/lateral
Internal
Inner/medial
Apical
Tip/apex
Basal
Bottom/base
Occipital
Back of the head
Temporal
Lateral region of the head
Sagittal
Parallel to sagittal suture
Coronal
Parallel to coronal suture
Rostral
Toward nose/brow
Frontal
To the forehead
Basilar
To the skull base
Proximal
Close/toward trunk