Introduction to Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
anatomical position
A
arms at side, feet parallel to the floor, standing upright, and eyes looking forwards
2
Q
proximal
A
nearer to the center (trunk of the body) or to the point of attachment to the body
3
Q
inferior
A
away from the head
4
Q
anterior
A
front of the body
5
Q
medial
A
towards the middle/center
6
Q
ipsilateral
A
on the same side of the body (left vs right)
7
Q
sagittal plane
A
separates the body into left and right portions
