03 principles direct Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
thoracic | chest region |
anterior | front of the body |
posterior | back of the body |
distal | away from the center or the origin |
proximal | pertaining to the beginning of a structure |
inferior | away from the head |
superior | toward the head |
lateral | pertaining to the side |
medial | pertaining to the middle |
supine | lying on the back |
prone | lying on the belly |
frontal plane | vertical plane dividing the body into an anterior and posterior portion |
sagittal plane | vertical plane dividing the body into right and left portions |
transverse plane | horizontal plane dividing the body into upper and lower portions |
coronal plane | divides body into front and back |
midsagittal plane | also known as the midline |
ventral | the front or belly side of the body |
dorsal | the back of the body or organ |
thoracic cavity | chest cavity |
abdominal cavity | contains the major organs of digestion |
pelvic cavity | contains the organs of the reproductive and excretory systems |
cervical | neck region |
axillary (not auxiliary) | armpits |
buccal | cheeks of the face |
fowler's position | head of bed is raised (semi sitting) |
organs in the RUQ | liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestines |
organs in the LUQ | liver, stomach, pancreas, spleen, small and large intestines |
organs in the LLQ | small and large intestines left ureters, ovary and fallopian tube, uterus |
organs in the RLQ | small and large intestines, appendix, right ureters, ovary and fallopian tube, uterus |
caud/o | tail or downward |
cephal/o | head or upward |
afferent | towards |
efferent | away |
deep | away from the surface |
superficial | near the surface |
prone | lying on the belly |
supine | lying on the back |
auricular | around ears |
axillary | under arm (PITS) |
buccal | between cheek and gums |
infraorbital | inside eye socket |
intrascapular | from scapula inward |
lumbar | lower back |
mammary | breast area |
mental | chin area |
orbital | eye socket area |
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