Intro to Regional Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the Anatomical Position
A
• Body erect • Feet slightly apart • Palms facing forward • Thumbs point away from body
2
Q
Closer to and farther from the origin of the body
A
Proximal and distal
3
Q
Toward and away from the body surface
A
Superficial and deep
4
Q
Toward the head
A
Cephalad
5
Q
Away from the head
A
Caudal
6
Q
Axial
A
Head,neck, and trunk
7
Q
Appendicular
A
– appendages or limbs
8
Q
Calf anatomical term
A
Sural
9
Q
Heel anatomical term
A
Calcaneal
10
Q
Great toe anatomical term
A
Hallux
11
Q
Thumb anatomical term
A
Pollex
12
Q
Hip anatomical term
A
Coxal
13
Q
Legs anatomical term
A
Crural
14
Q
Divides body to front and back section
A
Coronal
15
Q
Divides body to left and right section
A
Sagittal