Lab 1 Flashcards
What is the transverse plane?
Divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts
What is the coronal plane?
Divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts
What is the midsagittal plane?
Divides the body into equal left and right halves
Anterior
In front of; toward the front surface
Posterior
In back of; toward the back surface
Dorsal
At the back side of the human body
Ventral
At the belly/front side of the human body
Superior
Closer to the head
Inferior
Closer to the feet
Caudal
At the rear or tail end
Cranial
At the head end
Medial
Toward the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
Deep
On the inside, underneath another structure
Superficial
On the outside
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment to the trunk
Distal
Furthest from point of attachment to trunk
What is the anatomic position?
A standard universal position for comparing structures
Describe the anatomic position
Standing upright, feet parallel and on the floor, head level and looking forward, arms at side of the body, palms facing forward and thumbs pointing away from body
