Terminology and Orientation - Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
In front of
Towards the surface
2
Q
Posterior
A
In back of
Towards the back surface
3
Q
Superior
A
Close to the head
4
Q
Inferior
A
Close to the feet
5
Q
Superficial
A
Close to the surface
6
Q
Deep
A
Farther from the surface
7
Q
Medial
A
Toward the mid-plane of the body
8
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the mid-plane of the body
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closest to the point of attachment
10
Q
Distal
A
Farthest from the point of attachment
11
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Vertical plane
Parallel to the midsagittal plane
12
Q
Median/midsagittal plane
A
Sagittal plane
Divides the body into left and right halves
13
Q
Coronal plane
A
Vertical plane
Divides body into anterior and posterior
14
Q
Transverse plane
A
Horizontal plane
Divides body into superior and inferior portions
15
Q
Thoracic cavity
A
Superior to the diaphragm
Lungs and heart
