Overview Of Anatomy And Basic Concepts Flashcards
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Anatomical position
Palm facing forward, thumbs pointing out, arms to side, feet facing forward
Median plane
Vertical, divides body into left and right equally
Sagittal plane
Divides the body parallel to medial plane, vertical plane
Transverse (horizontal) plane-
divides body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts
Transverse (horizontal) plane-
divides body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts
Frontal (coronal) plane
vertical planes passing through the body at right angles to median plane, divides body into anterior (front) and posterior portions
Sagittal is on what axis
X
Any movement going back is
Extension
Any movement going forward is
Flexion
Frontal plane is on what axis
A/P Z
Transverse plane is on what axis
Y axis
For a body part or joint to move, it must move with an
Axis of rotation
Back of the body
Posterior (dorsal)
Superior
Toward the head
Inferior
Towards the feet
Proximal
Toward the trunk
Distal
Away from the trunk
Medial
Toward the midline
Away from the midline
Lateral
Ipsilateral
Same side of the body
Contralateral
Opposite side of body
Superficial
Located externally, closer to surface of body
located more internally farther from surface of the body
Deep
Largest organ system
Integumentary system