Anatomical Directions and Planes Flashcards
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What does the term 'Superior' refer to?

  • Farther from the origin of a body part
  • Away from the midline of the body
  • Toward the head end or upper part of the body (correct)
  • Closer to the origin of the body part

    • What does the term 'Inferior' mean?

  • Away from the back of the body
  • Toward the body surface
  • Toward or at the midline of the body
  • Away from the head end or lower part of the body (correct)

    • What does 'Anterior' refer to?

  • Toward or at the front of the body (correct)
  • Farther from the origin of a body part
  • Between a more medial and a more lateral structure
  • Toward or at the back of the body

    • What does the term 'Posterior' mean?

    <p>Toward the back of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Medial' refer to?

    <p>Closer to the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Lateral' mean?

    <p>Away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Intermediate' refer to?

    <p>Between a more medial and a more lateral structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Proximal' mean?

    <p>Closer to the origin of a body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'Distal'?

    <p>Farther from the origin of a body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Superficial' mean?

    <p>Toward or at the body surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Deep' refer to?

    <p>Away from the body surface; internal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Median Plane'?

    <p>Vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Frontal Plane'?

    <p>Vertical; divides body anterior and posterior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Transverse Plane'?

    <p>Horizontal form right to left</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomical Directions

    • Superior: Refers to a position that is toward the head or upper part of the body.
    • Inferior: Indicates a position away from the head or lower part of the body.
    • Anterior (ventral): Denotes a location toward the front of the body.
    • Posterior (dorsal): Signifies a position toward the back of the body.
    • Medial: Describes a position that is toward or at the midline of the body.
    • Lateral: Refers to a position that is away from the midline of the body.
    • Intermediate: Indicates a position located between a more medial and a more lateral structure.
    • Proximal: Describes a position that is closer to the origin of a body part.
    • Distal: Indicates a position that is farther from the origin of a body part.
    • Superficial (external): Refers to a position toward or at the surface of the body.
    • Deep (internal): Describes a position that is away from the body surface and more internal.

    Anatomical Planes

    • Median Plane: A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left halves.
    • Frontal Plane: A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.
    • Transverse Plane: A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper (superior) and lower (inferior) parts.

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