Anatomical Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it important to describe structures using proper anatomical position?
A
So you always know where a structure is in reference to another.
2
Q
What is proper anatomical structure?
A
- toes facing forward
- feet parallel
- arms at side
- palms supenated
3
Q
Sagittal
A
Divides body left to right
- posterior is toward the back
- anterior is toward the front
- superior is toward the top
- inferior is toward the bottom
4
Q
Frontal
A
Divides the body front to back
- medial is toward the midpoint
- lateral is away from the midpoint
- proximal is toward the trunk or nearest point of attachment
- distal is away from the trunk or nearest point of attachment
5
Q
Transverse
A
Divides the body into upper and lower
- superficial is toward the surface
- deep is toward the center
6
Q
Cranium
A
Skull
7
Q
Frons
A
Forehead
8
Q
Oculus/Orbital
A
Eye
9
Q
Bucca
A
Cheek
10
Q
Facies/Facial
A
Face
11
Q
Auris
A
Ear
12
Q
Nasus/Nasal
A
Nose
13
Q
Cervicis/Cervical
A
Neck
14
Q
Oris/Oral
A
Mouth
15
Q
Mentis
A
Chin
16
Q
Thorcis/Thorax
A
Chest
17
Q
Axilla/Axillary
A
Armpit
18
Q
Mamma/Mammary
A
Breast
19
Q
Brachium/Brachial
A
Arm
20
Q
Antecubitis/Anticubital
A
Elbow
