Directional Terms Flashcards by Abbey Wood

Q

Anatomical Position

A

Standing erect, face forward, arms at side, palms facing forward

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Superior

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toward the head end of the body; upper

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Inferior

A

away from the head

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Anterior

A

front

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Posterior

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back

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Medial

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toward the midline

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Lateral

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away from midline

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Proximal

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toward the point of origin

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Distal

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away from the point of origin

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superficial

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towards the surface

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Deep

A

Away from the surface

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Sagittal plane

A

medial plane

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Transverse plane

A

horizontal plane

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Frontal plane

A

back to front vice verse

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Supine

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face up

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Prone

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face down