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What does 'medial' refer to?
What does 'medial' refer to?
What does 'lateral' refer to?
What does 'lateral' refer to?
What does 'proximal' mean?
What does 'proximal' mean?
Closer to the center of the body
What does 'distal' mean?
What does 'distal' mean?
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What does 'anterior' refer to?
What does 'anterior' refer to?
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What does 'posterior' refer to?
What does 'posterior' refer to?
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What do 'cephalad' and 'cephalic' mean?
What do 'cephalad' and 'cephalic' mean?
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What does 'caudad' mean?
What does 'caudad' mean?
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What does 'superior' mean?
What does 'superior' mean?
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What does 'inferior' mean?
What does 'inferior' mean?
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What is the transverse plane?
What is the transverse plane?
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What is the sagittal plane?
What is the sagittal plane?
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What is the coronal plane?
What is the coronal plane?
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Study Notes
Body Planes and Terms of Direction
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Medial: Refers to a position closer to the midline of the body; in anatomical position, the little finger is medial to the thumb.
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Lateral: Indicates a position further from the midline; in anatomical position, the thumb is lateral to the little finger.
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Proximal: Describes structures closer to the center of the body; for example, the hip is proximal to the knee.
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Distal: Pertains to structures further away from the center; for example, the knee is distal to the hip.
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Anterior: Refers to structures located in front of the body.
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Posterior: Refers to structures located behind the body.
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Cephalad/Cephalic: Adverbs meaning "towards the head"; "Cranial" is the corresponding adjective referring to the skull.
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Caudad: An adverb meaning "towards the tail" or posterior; "caudal" is the related adjective referring to the hindquarters.
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Superior: Indicates a position above; closer to the head.
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Inferior: Indicates a position below; closer to the feet.
Anatomical Planes
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Transverse Plane: Divides the body into upper and lower halves.
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Sagittal Plane: Divides the body into right and left sections vertically.
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Coronal Plane: Divides the body into front and back sections vertically.
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Test your knowledge on the various body planes and terms of direction in anatomy. This quiz covers essential concepts such as medial, lateral, proximal, and distal, among others. Understanding these terms is crucial for effective communication in the medical field.
