anatomical positions planes and directions Flashcards

1
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Transverse plane

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Horizontal, Divides body into and upper and lower portion

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2
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Sagittal

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Vertical plan that divides the body into right and left portions

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3
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Frontal (coronal)

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Vertical plan that divides the body into front and back portions

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4
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Axial parts

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head, neck, and body

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5
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appendicular parts

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arms and legs

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6
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Anterior or Ventral

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front of body

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7
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Posterior or dorsal

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back of body

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8
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Superior or cranial

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towards the top

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9
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Inferior or caudal

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towards the bottom

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10
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Proximal

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towards trunk

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11
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distal

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further away from trunk

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12
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Medial

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towards midline

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13
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lateral

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further away from midline

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