Anatomy Terms Flashcards
1) Use standard anatomic terms to describe correctly the POSITION or ORIENTATION of any part of the body. 2) Understand the system of anatomic nomenclature whereby terms are ascribed to parts of the body. 3) Appreciate that these terms (usually) describe a body part's position, function, or distinguishing structure
dexter
right
sinister
left
longus
long
brevis
short (brief)
manus
forefoot: carpus, metacarpus, phalanges
pes
hindfoot: tarsus, metatarsals, phalanges
opp of proximal- towards trunk
distal- away from trunk
when is cranial and caudal used on limbs?
proximal to carpus/tarsal
where does axis of limb lie?
b/n 3rd & 4th digits
caput
head; rounded enlargement at end of bone; may be joined to shaft by a constricted part., the neck (collum)
depressions
fossa, fovea, groove, sulcus, impression, incisura
foramen
perforation for the transmission of blood vessels & nerves
supinator hands
holding soup in hands
origin
proximal end of a muscle (closer to the centre axis of body)
-mostly tendinous
insertion
distal end of muslce (away from centre axis of body)
-mostly tendinous
how is the view of the body described using radiograph terminology?
rel to direction of x-ray’s penetration; 1)pt of entry 2)pt of exit
E.g.: VD-ventral dorsal (animal lays on back with belly up)
dorsal
back side
ventral
belly side
cranial
toward head
caudal
toward tail
rostral
toward nose on head
caudal
away from nose on head
median
divides body longitudinally into 2 “=” halves
sagittal
paramedian; parallel to median plane
