1.2 Anatomical Terminology
anatomical position
anatomical position
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Describe the anatomical position
- person is standing erect
- arms by their sides
- hand palms facing forward
Label the drawing with the three imaginary planes used to orient parts of the body in relation to one another
- Frontal (coronal) plane
- Median or midsagittal plane
- Transverse plane
Is the fibula medial or lateral to the tibia in the anatomical position?
lateral
Which two terms are used to describe the distance of a structure from the surface of the body?
- Anterior (Ventral
- Posterior (Dorsal)
Define the following terms - Proximal
Proximal
Toward an attached base, e.g. the thight is proximal to the wrist
(Shoulder)
Define the following terms - Distal
Distal
Away from an attached base, e.g. the fingers are distal to the wrist
Define the following terms - Ventral
Ventral: = Anterior
This indicates that the structure being described is nearer the front of the body
When prone, the body is
