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1.1 Lab - Anatomical Terminology Flashcards

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Anatomical Position

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the body standing upright, with the feet at shoulder width and parallel, toes forward. The upper limbs are held out to each side, and the palms of the hands face forward.

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the body standing upright, with the feet at shoulder width and parallel, toes forward. The upper limbs are held out to each side, and the palms of the hands face forward.

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Anatomical Position

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Anatomical Position Reference

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Prone

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lying face down orientation

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describes a lying face down orientation

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Prone

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Supine

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lying face up orientation

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lying face up orientation

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Supine

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Anterior (or ventral)

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the front or direction toward the front of the body

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the front or direction toward the front of the body

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Anterior (or ventral)

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Posterior (or dorsal)

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the back or direction toward the back of the body

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the back or direction toward the back of the body

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Posterior (or dorsal)

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Superior (or cranial)

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a position above or higher than another part of the body proper

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a position above or higher than another part of the body proper

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Superior (or cranial)

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Inferior (or caudal)

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a position below or lower than another part of the body proper

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a position below or lower than another part of the body proper

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Inferior (or caudal)

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Lateral

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the side or direction toward the side of the body

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the side or direction toward the side of the body

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Lateral

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Medial

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the middle or direction toward the middle of the body

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the middle or direction toward the middle of the body

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Medial

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Proximal

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a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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Proximal

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Distal

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a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body

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Distal

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Superficial

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a position closer to the surface of the body

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a position closer to the surface of the body

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Superficial

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Deep

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a position farther from the surface of the body

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a position farther from the surface of the body

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Deep

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Directional Terms Reference

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