Relationships Flashcards
Anatomical Position
The position described as standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides straight with palms facing forward and fingers and toes extended.
(Directional)
Proximal
Means closer to the axial body. Towards the trunk
This term is used for the appendicular body only
(Directional)
Distal
Means farther from the axial body. Away from the trunk
This term are used for the appendicular body only
(Directional Term)
Superficial
Means closer towards the surface of the body.
(Directional)
Deep
means farther from the surface of the body: (more internal) structure or farther away from the surface than another structure. These terms can be used for the entire body. ( axial and appendicular)
Which perspective are you viewing the body
(Directional)
Inferior
Means (away from the head). These terms are usually used for axial body
(Directional)
Caudal
Toward the ground or tailbone
(Directional)
Prone
Laying in a horizontal position with the face down
Directional Term
Supine
Laying in a horizontal position with the face up
Directional
Medial
Close to the midline of the body
Directional Term
Anterior/Ventral
Towards the front of the body
Directional Term
Posterior/Dorsal
Towards the back of the body
Superior
These terms are usually used for the axial body
Means above (towards the head)
Radial/Ulnar
The terms radial and ulnar can be used for the forearm and hand in place of the terms lateral and medial.
Tibial/Fibular
Terms can be used for the leg and sometimes the foot: in place of the terms medial and lateral
