Terminology Flashcards
What term describes a body part that is above another?
Superior
‘Super’ means above.
What term describes a body part that is below another?
Inferior
‘Infra’ means below.
What are anatomical planes?
Imaginary lines drawn across the body
Used for X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.
What is the definition of deep in anatomical terms?
Structures closer to the interior of the body
Examples include organs.
What is the definition of superficial in anatomical terms?
Structures closer to the exterior of the body
Examples include the skin.
What does anterior refer to in anatomical terminology?
Front or in front of
Opposite of posterior.
What does posterior refer to in anatomical terminology?
Back or behind
Opposite of anterior.
What is a transverse plane?
A horizontal line that cuts the body into top and bottom parts
Also referred to as inferior and superior.
What is a frontal (or coronal) plane?
A vertical line that divides the body into back and front parts
Also referred to as anterior and posterior.
What is a sagittal plane?
A vertical line that divides the body into left and right parts
It goes straight through the body.
What does lateral refer to in anatomical terms?
Further from the midline
Opposite of medial.
What does medial refer to in anatomical terms?
Closer to the midline
Opposite of lateral.
What is the anatomical position?
The starting position of the patient with arms at the side and palms facing forward
Used when explaining issues seen on the body.
Fill in the blank: The term _______ describes structures that are closer to the interior of the body.
Deep
Fill in the blank: The term _______ describes structures that are closer to the exterior of the body.
Superficial
True or False: The sagittal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.
False
The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right parts.
