Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
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standard anatomical position
A
- standing erect
- face forward
- arms at sides
- palms & feet FORWARD (not up)
2
Q
inferior
A
lower
3
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superior
A
higher
4
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anterior
A
towards the front
5
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posterior
A
towards the back
6
Q
medial
A
toward the middle of the body
7
Q
lateral
A
toward outside of the body
8
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proximal
A
close in proximity (references arms & legs)
9
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distal
A
far in proximity (arms & legs)
10
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superficial
A
more toward the outside of the body
11
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deep
A
further away from the outside of the body
12
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sagittal section
A
separates left/right
13
Q
transverse section
A
separates upper/lower
14
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coronal (frontal) section
A
separates anterior/posterior
15
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dorsal cavity
A
toward back
