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Anatomical Positions Flashcards

1
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Sagittal

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Vertical line dividing body into 2 lengthwise - not necessarily in half

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Mid-sagittal

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Vertical line directly down midline of the body dividing it into equal parts

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Transverse

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Horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower planes

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Coronal

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Vertical plane passing through the body dividing it into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions

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Superior

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Towards the head

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Inferior

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Towards the feet

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Anterior

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The front

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Posterior

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The back

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Medial

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Towards the midline

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Lateral

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Away from the midline

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11
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Proximal

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Towards the trunk

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12
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Distal

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Away from the trunk

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13
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Superficial

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Near to the surface

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Deep

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Further from the surface

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