anatomical terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is the anatomical position?
A
the standard position used to describe the locations and relationships of anatomical parts on the body
2
Q
What are the 3 key characteristics of the anatomical position?
A
- upright position with hands/feet/eyes/toes pointing forward
- feet together and arms slightly out to the side
- forearms are fully supinated (palms are facing forward)
3
Q
What are the 8 anatomical relationships?
A
- anterior/posterior
- superior/inferior
- medical/lateral
- proximal/distal
4
Q
What is the anterior/posterior relationship?
A
front/back
5
Q
What is the superior/inferior relationship?
A
above/below
6
Q
What is the medial/lateral relationship?
A
toward midline, away from midline
7
Q
What is the proximal/distal relationship?
A
toward attachment point/away from attachment point
8
Q
What is the superficial/deep relationship?
A
close to surface of body/deeper into body
