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What is the anatomical position?
A reference posture of the human body, in which the anterior view of the human body is shown standing with legs slightly apart, feet forward, and palms facing forward.
What does 'supine' mean?
Lying or resting on the back with the face, palm, etc., upwards.
What does 'prone' refer to?
Lying with the front or face downward.
What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?
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What is the meaning of 'inferior'?
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Define 'anterior'.
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What does 'posterior' indicate?
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Explain what 'medial' means.
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What is 'lateral' in anatomical terms?
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What does 'proximal' mean?
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Define 'distal'.
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What is the sagittal plane?
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What does the transverse plane do?
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Describe the frontal plane.
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What does 'superficial' refer to?
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Define 'deep'.
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What does 'ventral' mean?
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What does 'dorsal' pertain to?
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What is the thoracic cavity?
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Describe the abdominal cavity.
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What is the pelvic cavity?
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What does 'abdominopelvic cavity' refer to?
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What does 'cervical' relate to?
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Define 'occipital'.
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What does 'lumbar' describe?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position
- The anatomical position is a standard reference posture: body standing, facing forward, legs slightly apart, feet forward, and palms facing forward.
Body Orientation Terms
- Supine: Body lying on its back with the face and palms upward.
- Prone: Body lying face downward.
Relative Position Terms
- Superior: Refers to a position higher on the body, closer to the head.
- Inferior: Indicates a position below another, opposite of superior.
- Anterior: Describes the forward position of the body.
- Posterior: Indicates the back side or rear of a structure.
- Medial: Pertains to the midline of the body, closer to the center.
- Lateral: Refers to a position on the side of the body, away from the midline.
- Proximal: Indicates a part that is closest to a point of reference, like the trunk.
- Distal: Refers to a part that is farther from a point of reference.
Planes of Reference
- Sagittal Plane: A vertical plane dividing the body into left and right portions; parallel to the median plane.
- Transverse Plane: A horizontal plane that divides the body into upper and lower portions at right angles to the median and frontal planes.
- Frontal Plane: An imaginary plane dividing the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) halves.
Depth and Direction Terms
- Superficial: Describes a position toward or near the surface of the body.
- Deep: Refers to a position that is further from the surface, often involving layers of tissue.
Body Cavities
- Thoracic Cavity: Space within the chest walls containing the heart and lungs, bounded by the diaphragm below.
- Abdominal Cavity: Space housing digestive organs, spleen, kidneys, and adrenal glands, bordered by the abdominal walls.
- Pelvic Cavity: Space bounded by the bones of the pelvis, containing reproductive and some digestive organs.
- Abdominopelvic Cavity: The continuous space between the diaphragm and the groin, includes both abdominal and pelvic regions.
Specific Body Regions
- Cervical: Pertains to the top part of the spine comprised of seven neck vertebrae.
- Occipital: Relates to the back of the head.
- Lumbar: Refers to the lower back, between the thorax and pelvis.
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This flashcard set covers key terms related to the anatomical position in human anatomy. It includes definitions for terms such as 'supine', 'prone', and 'superior'. Enhance your understanding of body orientation and terminology essential for health sciences.