Intro to the Body - Anatomical Positions Flashcards
Emily
1
Q
Median plane
A
2 equal halves
Left & right
2
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Left & right
Parallel to median
Parasagittal, midsagittal
3
Q
Coronal/Frontal plane
A
Anterior & posterior half
4
Q
Transverse plane
A
Horizontal
5
Q
Superior vs inferior
A
Top vs bottom
6
Q
Anterior vs posterior
A
Front vs back
7
Q
Medial vs lateral
A
Central vs edge
8
Q
Proximal vs distal
A
Close to trunk vs further
9
Q
Superficial vs deep
A
Close to vs far from surface
10
Q
Central vs peripheral
A
Close to vs far from the boundary
11
Q
Dexter/ra
A
Right
12
Q
Siniter/ra
A
Left
13
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Situated on the same side
14
Q
Contralateral
A
Situated on the opposite site
15
Q
Unilateral
A
Affecting one side
