Lab Practical #1 Flashcards
Superior Plane
Higher on the body
Inferior
Lower on the body, farther from head
Anterior
Toward the front
Posterior
Toward the back
Medal
Toward the midline of the body
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body
Superficial
Near the surface
Dee
Away from the body surface
Proximal
Closer to the point of origin or point of attachment
Distal
Farther from the trunk of the body
Sagittal
Divides the body into left and right
Midsagittal
Vertical plane passing through the body from front to back at midline
Parasagittal
Vertical plane passing through the body from front to back, dividing the body into unequal left and right
Frontal
Divides the body into front and back portions
Transverse
Divides body into upper and lower parts
Oblique
Divides the body at an angle
Cephalic Region
Head
Cervical Region
Spine (neck)
Thoracic Region
Spine (middle section)
Abdominal Region
Abdomen
Pelvic Region
Pelvis
Pubic Region
Above genital organs
Upper limb Region
Arms
Lower limb Region
Legs
Dorsal Region
Back (head and spine)
Manus Region
Hands
Pedal Region
Feet