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Anatomical Terms

First flashcard set of Anatomy and Physiology Honors

TermDefinition
They precisely describe the location of features. Why do we use anatomical terms?
Anatomical Position standard position in which structures are described; standing upright, arms at the sides, palms forward, feet together
Left and right refers to the sides of the person in the anatomical position (not you as the observer) {so opposite of you}
Anterior (ventral) front of the body
Posterior (dorsal) back of the body
Superior (cranial) above or closer to the head
Inferior (caudal) below or closer to the feet
Proximal closer to the point of attachment
Distal away from the point of attachment
when describing 2 points on the same limb (arm or leg) Distal and Proximal are only used...
Medial closer to the midline
Lateral farther away from the midline
Directional Terms describes position of external structures
Planes or sections used to help us observe the internal structures of the body
Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse, and Oblique 4 anatomical planes
Sagittal Plane lengthwise cut that divides the the body into left and right
Mid-Sagittal Plane if cut is through the midline
Para-sagittal Plane if cut is not through midline
Frontal (coronal) Plane sideways cut, divides body into anterior and posterior portions
Transverse Plane horizontal cut, divides body into superior and inferior portions
Oblique Planes slanting or sloping; not straightforward or direct angles
Axial Parts everything that is in line with the head, neck, and body/trunk
Appendicular parts arms and legs or appendages
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