Introduction to Anatomy Flashcards
What is anatomy?
The branch of science concerned with bodily structure of humans, animals and other living organisms, especially as revealed by dissection and the separation of parts
Anterior refers to?
The front
Posterior refers to
The back
Anterior aka?
Ventral
Posterior aka?
Dorsal
Superior refers to
X is located higher on the vertical axis
Inferior refers to
X is located lower on the vertical axis
Superior aka?
cranial
Inferior aka?
Caudal
Medial refers to?
Towards the midline
Lateral refers to?
Away from the midline
Superficial refers to?
skin deep
What are the three anatomical planes?
Sagittal, coronal and transverse planes
What is the sagittal plane?
Vertical line that divides body into right and left
What is coronal plane?
Vertical line that divides anterior and posterior part of body