Basic Anatomical Terms Flashcards
The head, palms, and soles are facing forward. Which position is this?
Standard Anatomical position
The body is laying facing upwards. Which position is this?
Supine
The body is laying facing downwards. Which position is this?
Prone
Looking at the patient from the front is?
Anterior aspect of the body
Looking at the patient from the back is?
Posterior aspect of the body
Looking at the patient from the side is?
Lateral aspect of the body
Which term means that its closer to the surface of the body?
Superficial (structure)
Which term means that its farther of the surface of the body?
Deep (Deep)
Which term describes ‘closer to the head’?
Superior
Which term describes ‘closer to the feet’?
Inferior
It refers to a location or structure that is closer to the midline of the body, what is it?
Medial
It refers to a location or structure that is farther to the midline of the body, what is it?
Lateral
It refers to a location or structure that is closer to the center of the body or closer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk, what is it?
Proximal
It refers to a location or structure that is farther away from the center of the body or farther away from the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk, what is it?
Distal
Name the three parts of the upper limbs :
1) Brachium (Arm) 2) Antebrachium 3) (forearm) Hand
