Unit 1: Body Cavities and Planes Flashcards
(26 cards)
Midline:
Line drawn in the middle of the body all the way down.
Proximal:
Up close/closer.
Distal:
Further/far away.
Medial:
Middle of the body.
Lateral:
Side/ side to side.
Superior:
Above/top of the body.
Inferior:
Lower/bottom part of the body.
Ventral:
Front top of the body.
Dorsal:
Top of the back of the body.
Anterior:
Bottom front part of the body.
Posterior:
Bottom back of the body.
Ipsilateral:
On the same side: Right eye, right ear.
Contralateral:
On opposite sides: left and right eye.
Superficial:
On the surface.
Deep:
More interior.
Prone:
Laying on the stomach.
Supine:
Laying on the back.
Frontal/Longitudinal:
Cut from front and back.
Sagittal:
Left and Right halves.
Cross section:
Cut from top to bottom.
Hypo:
Below/Low.
Lumbar:
Lower back.
Peri:
Surrounding.
Epi:
Upon/On top of.
