Medical Terminology for DI Flashcards
Lateral
away from the mid-sagittal plane
Prone
lying face down
Distal
away from a reference point or source within the body
Contralateral
on the opposite side
Adduction
movement of a limb or part of the body towards the midline of the body or towards another part
Coronal
vertical plane that passes through the body dividing it into anterior and posterior portions
Extension
Stretching of a limb to its natural position
Cephalic
towards the head
Medial
towards the mid-sagittal plane/midline
Axial
a horizontal plane that passes through the body dividing it into superior and inferior portions
Proximal
towards a reference point or source within the body
Supine
lying face up
Posterior/dorsal
towards the back or posterior surface of the body
Flexion
bending movement of a limb, decreasing the angle
Peripheral
on the edge or periphery
Palmar
the front, or palm of the hand
Inferior
below - at a lower level
Sagittal
vertical plane that passes through the body dividing it into right and left halves
Superficial
near the body surface
superior
above; at a higher level
Deep
Farther into the body and away from the surface
Anterior/Ventral
towards the front/anterior surface of the body
Recumbent
lying down
External
forming the outer surface or structure of something
Abduction
movement a limb or part away from the midline of the body
Ipsilateral
on the same side
Plantar
the sole of the foot
Caudal
towards the feet
