Intro To Anatomical Terms + Bony Features Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by anterior
A
In front of
2
Q
What is meant by posterior
A
Towards the back of
3
Q
What is meant by superior
A
Above
4
Q
What is meant by inferior
A
Below
5
Q
What is meant by medial
A
Towards the midline
6
Q
What is meant by lateral
A
Away from midline
7
Q
What is meant by superficial
A
On the surface
8
Q
What is meant by deep
A
Below the surface
9
Q
What is meant by proximal
A
Near the centre
10
Q
What is meant by distal
A
Away from centre
11
Q
What is meant by cephalad
A
Towards the head
12
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the feet
13
Q
List 3 planes of movements
A
Sagittal
Coronal
Transverse
14
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Vertical live splitting body into left and right
15
Q
Frontal (coronal) plane
A
Vertical
Split into front and back
16
Q
Transverse (horizontal) plane
A
Horizontal
Split into top and bottom
