Referance Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
When cutting a human in to right and left sides this is what type of plane
A
Sagittal plane / coronal plane
2
Q
When cutting a human in front and back halves what type of plane is this called
A
Frontal plane / anteroposterior plane
3
Q
When cutting a human in top and bottom navies what type of plane is this called
A
Horisonata plane / transverse plane
4
Q
When in anatomical position which ways are your palms facing
A
Front
5
Q
Anterior means
A
Front
6
Q
Posterior means
A
Back
7
Q
Superior means
A
Above
8
Q
Inferior means
A
Below
9
Q
Medial means
A
Closest to the mid-line
10
Q
Lateral means
A
Furthest from the mid-line
11
Q
Proximal means
A
Closer to the torso
12
Q
Distal means
A
Further from the torso
13
Q
Superficial means
A
Closer to the surface of the body
14
Q
Deep means
A
Deeper in the body
15
Q
Supine means
A
Laying on back
