Yoga - Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline.
2
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the trunk or midline.
3
Q
Superior
A
Above or toward the head.
4
Q
Below or away from the head.
A
Inferior
5
Q
Torward the front of the body.
A
Anterior
6
Q
Toward the back of the body.
A
Posterior
7
Q
On the front of the body.
A
Ventral
8
Q
On the back of the body.
A
Dorsal
9
Q
Toward the skin.
A
Superficial
10
Q
Inside the body.
A
Deep
11
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the midline of the body.
12
Q
Axial skeleton
A
Spinal column
Cranium (skull)
Rib cage
Spinal column surrounds and protects the spinal cord, which is the central energy channel, or Sushumna Nadi. It is the axis around which the poses of Yoga revolve.
