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nursing flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anatomical position | standing erect looking ahead |
| sagittal plane | vertical plane that runs lengthwise |
| frontal place | lengthwise from side to side |
| transverse plane | horizontal plane divides body upper and lower |
| brachial region | arms |
| cephalic region | the head |
| cervical region | the neck |
| superior | more towards the head |
| inferior | more towards the feet |
| anterior/ vertical | toward the front/belly |
| posterior/dorsal | more towards back /spinal cord |
| supine | laying facing upward |
| ENT | ears nose throat |
| LE | lower extremities(legs) |
| UE | upper extremities(arms) |