Anatomical Position Flashcards
1
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Anatomical Position
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Face directed forward, arms at the side, palms of hands facing forward, feet flat on the floor
2
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Superficial Anatomy
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Locating Services on or near the body surface
3
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Anatomical Landmarks
A
Supine and Prone
4
Q
Supine
A
Lying down, face up
5
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Prone
A
Lying down, face down
6
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Regional Terms
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Designate specific areas within body divisions
7
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The two main divisions of the body
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Axial and Appendicular
8
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Axial
A
Head, neck, and trunk
9
Q
Appendicular
A
Limbs
10
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Directional Terms
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Used to locate one part of the body relative to another
11
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Superior
A
Up
12
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Inferior
A
Down
13
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Lateral
A
Left or right side of body
14
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Medial
A
Body part closer to the middle
15
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Anterior (Ventral)
A
Forward of the body
Toes are located anterior to the heel
