anatomical terminology Flashcards
1
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anterior
A
infront of
2
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posterior
A
behind of
3
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superior
A
upward surfaces
4
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inferior
A
downward surfaces
5
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medial
A
towards midline/median plane
6
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lateral
A
away from midline/median plane
7
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proximal
A
towards attachment point of limb to body
8
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distal
A
farther from attachment point
9
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frontal plane
A
vertical & extends from one side of the body
10
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tranverse plane
A
horizontal & divides the body into upper/lower segments
11
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saggital plane
A
median plane that is vertical & extends from the front of the body to the back
12
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frontal plane and ______ axis
A
ap axis
13
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transverse plane and _____ axis
A
longitudinal axis
14
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saggital plane and ______ axis
A
horizontal
