S1.1 - Anatomical Position Flashcards
1
Q
What is the anatomical position?
A
Standing erect with the head, eyes and toes directed forward and the upper limbs hanging by the sides with palms facing forwards.
2
Q
What are the 4 properties of anatomical position?
A
- Standing upright, facing forward
- Arms straight and hands held by the hips
- Palms facing forwards
- Feet parallel and toes pointing forward
3
Q
Anterior (Ventral)
A
Front
4
Q
Posterior (Dorsal)
A
Back
5
Q
Superior (Cranial / Cephalic)
A
Higher than
6
Q
Inferior (Caudal)
A
Lower than
7
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to origin / trunk / point of attachment
8
Q
Distal
A
Further away from origin / trunk / point of attachment
9
Q
Medial
A
Closer to midline
10
Q
Lateral
A
Farther away from midline
11
Q
Superficial
A
Nearer to surface
12
Q
Intermediate
A
Between a superficial and deep structure
13
Q
Deep
A
Farther from surface
