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NRTC Perkins Ch1 A&P
Anatomy & Physiology
Term | Definition |
---|---|
Medial | toward midline |
Lateral | away from midline |
Proximal | closest to point of origin |
Distal | farthest from point of origin |
Superior | toward the head |
Inferior | toward the feet |
Anterior | toward front of body |
Posterior | toward back of body |
Superficial | near bodies surface |
Deep | away form bodies surface |
Frontal plane | divides body into anterior-posterior |
Sagittal Plane | divides body into unequal right and left sides |
Midsagittal Plane | divides body into equal right and left sides |
Transverse Plane | divides body horizontally into superior and inferior portions |
Cranial | near head |
Caudal | near sacrum (tail) |
Central | near trunk |
Peripheral | away from center/trunk |