Intro To Anatomy Online Module Flashcards
1
Q
What are the orientation and directional terms? 11
A
Superior (cranial) Inferior (caudual) Ventral (anterior) Dorsal (posterior) Medial Lateral Intermediate Proximal Distal Superficial Deep
2
Q
Define superior/cranial
A
Toward the head, above view
3
Q
Define inferior
A
Caudal
Towards tail end
4
Q
Define ventral
A
Anterior side
5
Q
Define dorsal
A
Posterior side
Sharks dorsal fin at the back
6
Q
Define medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
Ie. nose is medial to the eyes
7
Q
Define lateral
A
Away from midline
8
Q
Define intermediate
A
Just inbetween lateral and medial
9
Q
Define proximal
A
Close to origin of body part
10
Q
Define distal
A
Further from the origin of body part
11
Q
Define superficial
A
Towards surface
12
Q
Define deep
A
Away from body surface
13
Q
What are the body planes? 6
A
Sagittal Midsagittal Parasagittal Frontal Transverse Oblique
14
Q
Define sagittal plane
A
Divides into anterior and posterior
15
Q
Define parasagittal
A
Not exactly on midline
