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Locating Terms
Locating Terms in Anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |