Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Above
(Anatomical positions and terms describing the body)
A
Superior
2
Q
Below
A
Inferior
3
Q
Close to midline
A
Medial
4
Q
To the side
A
Lateral
5
Q
To the front
A
Anterior / ventral
6
Q
To the back
A
Posterior / dorsal
7
Q
Near the surface
A
Superficial
8
Q
To the core of body
A
Deep
9
Q
Close to the trunk
(Limbs)
A
Proximal
10
Q
Towards end of limb
A
Distal
11
Q
Horizontal cut (anatomical planes of the body)
A
Transverse / cross section
12
Q
Anterior-posterior cut
A
Coronal / frontal section
13
Q
Vertical cut (left-right)
A
Sagittal section
14
Q
Equal saggital body section
A
Midsagittal section
15
Q
Equal organ sagittal sections
A
Median section
