Medical Terminology Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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Anatomical Position
A
The standard used when referring to a location of the body, palms forward
2
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Supine
A
Patient is lying flat on their back or face up
3
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Prone
A
Face down, on stomach
4
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Right lateral recumbent
A
Laying on their right side
5
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Left lateral recumbent
A
Laying on their left side, RECOVERY POSITION
6
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Medial
A
Closer to midline
7
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Lateral
A
Further/away from midline
8
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Superior
A
Towards the head
9
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Inferior
A
Towards the feet
10
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Distal
A
Farther from point of attachment
11
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Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment
12
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Anterior/ventral
A
Towards the front
13
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Posterior/dorsal
A
Toward the back
14
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Superficial
A
Towards the surface
15
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Deep
A
Farther from surface
