The Anatomical Position Flashcards
In the anatomical position where should they eyes be looking?
Anteriorly
In the AP where should the toes be facing?
Anteriorly
In the AP how should the feet be positioned to one another?
Parallel
In the AP where should the palms of the hands be facing?
Anteriorly
In the AP where should the upper limbs be placed?
Close in to the sides
In the AP how should the lower limbs be positioned relative to one another?
Close together
What does superior mean?
Nearer to the head
What does inferior mean?
Nearer to toes
What does anterior mean?
Nearer to the front
What does posterior mean?
Nearer to the back
What does proximal mean?
Closer to the trunk
What does distal mean?
Farther from the trunk
What does superficial mean?
Closer to the surface
What does deep mean?
Farther from the surface
What does plantar mean?
Nearer to or on the sole of the foot
What does palmar mean?
Nearer to or on the palm of the hand
What does dorsal mean?
Nearer to or on the back of the body or structure
What does ventral mean?
Nearer to or on the front of the body or structure
What does cranial mean?
Nearer to the head
What does caudal mean?
Nearer to the feet
What does contralateral mean?
On the opposite side of the body or structure
What does ipsilateral mean?
On the same side of the body or structure
In relation to the neck the head is….
Superior
In relation to the trunk the arms are…
Distal
