Introduction To Anatomy Flashcards
Focuses on the study of organ systems
Systemic Anatomy
Based on organization of body
Regional Anatomy
Focuses on aspects of structure and function
Functional (Applied, clinical) anatomy
This is the reference position for the body
Anatomical Position
Cuts body into right and left
Median Plane
Cuts the body into front and back
Frontal (Coronal) Plane
Cuts the body into top and bottom
Transverse Plane
Used when it is not directly in the middle
Sagittal plane (Also known as median)
Toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a park
Proximal
Farthest from the trunk or the point or origin of a park
Distal
Describing motion
Flexion/Extension
Abduction/Adduction
Internal/External Rotation
Inversion/Eversion (ankle)
Supination/Pronation (forearm)
Elevation/Depression (Scapula)