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Medical Terminology
CH 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sagittal | Divides the body in slices RIGHT to LEFT |
| Coronal | Divides the body into slices FRONT to BACK |
| Transverse | Divides the body into slices TOP to Bottom |
| Dorsum | Top of hand OR Top of foot |
| Proximal | Closer in to the center |
| Distal | Farther away from the center |
| Cranial | Toward the top (on scull) |
| Caudal | Toward the bottom (on scull) |
| SOAP note | A pattern used in writing medical notes and also a way of thinking |
| SOAP | S- Subjective O- Objective A- Assessment P- Plan |