Lab Practical 1 Flashcards
(130 cards)
Define Anatomical Position
Patient is standing erect. Their arms are at their sides. Their palms are supinated. Their feet are together.
Define Superior
Refers to going up the patient’s body.
Define Inferior
Refers to going down the patient’s body.
Define cranial
Refers to going up the patient’s body, but is typically reserved for when you are talking about neurology or the vertebrae.
Define Caudal
Refers to going down the patient’s body, but is typically reserved for when you are talking about neurology or the vertebrae.
Define Anterio/Ventral
Refers to the front side of the patient’s body.
Define Posterior/Dorsal
Refers to the back side of the patient’s body.
Define Ipsilateral
Refers to two points on the same side (anterior or posterior) of the patient’s body.
Define Contralateral
Refers to something occurring on different sides (anterior or posterior) of the patient’s body.
Define Distal
When referring to a limb distal is further down the limb in question. i.e. the foot is distal to the knee
Define Proximal
When referring to a limb proximal is further up the limb in question. i.e. the shoulder is proximal to the elbow.
Define Medial
Refers to moving towards the center of the patient’s body.
Define Lateral
Refers to moving away from the center of the patient’s body.
Define Cephalic
Refers to the patient’s head.
Define Nasal
Refers to the patient’s nose.
Define Buccal
Refers to the patient’s face cheeks.
Define Cervical
Refers to the patient’s neck.
Define Axillary
Refers to the patient’s armpit.
Define Brachial
Refers to the patient’s arm.
Define Carpal
Refers to the patient’s wrists.
Define Palmer
Refers to the patient’s palm (grasping side of the hand).
Define Antecubital
Refers to the surface of the arm in front of the elbow.
Define Patellar
Refers to the large bone that covers the anterior surface of the knee.
Define Pectoral
Refers to the breast or chest.