Terminology

Question 1

What is the anatomical position, can you describe?

Answer 1

Standing upright
Facing forward
Arms at side
Thumbs pointing outward
Legs parallel
Toes pointing forward

Question 2

What is the importance of a standard anatomical position?

Answer 2

Standardized reference point
Basis for documenting
Fundamental framework

Question 3

Explain anterior/posterior

Answer 3

Anterior: toward from of body
Posterior: toward back of body

Question 4

Explain superior/inferior

Answer 4

Superior: toward top of body
Inferior: toward lower part of body

Question 5

Explain medial/lateral?

Answer 5

Medial: toward midline
Lateral: away from midline

Question 6

Explain proximal/distal?

Answer 6

Proximal: closer to point of origin or attachment
Distal: furthest from point of origin

Question 7

Explain deep/ superficial?

Answer 7

Deep: farther from surface of the body
Superficial: closer to surface of the body

Question 8

Explain ipsilateral/contralateral?

Answer 8

Ipsilateral: same side
Contralateral: opposite side

Question 9

What are the major divisions of the body?

Answer 9

Head
Neck
Upper limb
Lower limb
Trunk