Anatomy Body Language- Directional Terms & Planes
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Kelseythegreat on September 11, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 superior | above/higher |
| inferior | below/ lower |
| posterior | (dorsal) back/behind |
| anterior | (ventral) front |
| medial | towards midline |
| lateral | away from midline |
| proximal | closer to point of attachment. ONLY applies to appendages |
| distal | away from point of attachment. ONly applies to appendages |
| intermediate | between 2 structures |
| midsagittal | equal right and left halves |
| parasagittal | unequal right and left halves |
| transverse (cross section) | divided into superior and inferior halves |
| frontal | divided into front and back halves |
| anatomical position | face forward, feet forward on the floor, arms at sides with palms out |
| supine | lying down, face UP, in anatomical position |
| prone | lying down, face DOWN, in anatomical position |
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