Lecture 1 - Anatomy Terminology Flashcards
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anatomy
identification and description of structures in living things
physiology
the study of how the human body works (functions)
toward the head or upper part of structure
superior or cranial
away from the head or toward the lower part of the structure/body
inferior or caudal
in front of or at the front of the body
anterior or ventral
behind or at the back of the body
posterior or dorsal
at the midline of the body
medial
away from the midline or towards the outer side
lateral
between a more medial and more lateral structure
intermediate
closer to the origin or point of attachment
proximal
farther from the origin or point of attachment
distal
toward or at body surface
superficial (external)
away from body surface, more internal
deep (internal)
on the same side as another structure
ipsilateral
on the side opposite to another structure
contralateral
anatomical position
body is positioned upright, forward facing, arms hanging, palms forward, legs parallel
divides body in right and left halves
median (midsagittal) plane
divides body into front and back
frontal (coronal) plane
divides body top and bottom
transverse plane/ horizontal plane
divides body along a vertical axis (unequal L and R sides)
sagittal plane
increases the angle between two bones
extension, usually straightens limbs
brings bones closer together
flexion
movement of limb in a circular pattern
circumduction
body position on stomach
prone position
