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Locating Terms
Locating Terms in Anatomy
Term | Definition |
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Cephalic | Referring to the head or to the head end of a structure |
Caudal | Referring to the tail or tail end of a structure |
Palmar | Referring to the palm of the hand |
Plantar | Referring to the sole of the foot |
Greater Curvature | Referring to the outer and longer portion of a curved structure |
Lesser Curvature | Referring to the inner and shorter portion of a curved structure |
Q1 Anatomy | Jill Leary |
medial | Midline |
Lateral | Furthest from midline/side |
Anterior | Frontal |
Superior | Above |
Posterior | Backside/rear |
Inferior | Below |
Parallel to the midline | Sagital Plane |
The horizontal plane | Transverse plane |
The vertical plane | Coronal plane |