Terminology Flashcards
1.1
1
Q
Anatomical position is a person standing. How would you describe this person ?
A
Looking forward, with palms up, feet parallel, eye forward, arms to the side and fingers pointed down.
2
Q
Palmar surface of hand
A
Hand facing up
3
Q
Dorsum of hand
A
Hand facing down
4
Q
Plantar surface foot
A
Bottom of the foot
5
Q
Dorsum of foot
A
Top of the foot
Ex the side where you paint your nails
6
Q
Proximal
A
Going up
7
Q
Distal
A
Going down
8
Q
Posterior
A
Ass (bum)
9
Q
Anterior
A
Is facing forward
10
Q
Superior
A
?
11
Q
Inferior
A
?
12
Q
Reference planes are :
A
Planes dividing the body to describe location
Sagittal coronal and transverse
