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medical anatomy
Question | Answer |
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Superior | Refers to being closer to the head |
Inferior | Refers to being closer to the feet |
Anterior | Refers to a structure being more in front |
Posterior | Refers to a structure being more in back |
Medial | Referred to as a structure being close to midline |
Lateral | Referred to as a structure being farther away from midline |
Distal | Referred to as a structure being further away from root of the limb |
Proximal | Referred to as a structure being close to the root of the limb |
Superficical | Refers to a structure being closer to the surface |
Deep | Refers to a structure being closer to the surface |
Ventral | Towards the front |
Dorsal | Towards the back |
Prone | Lying face down |
Supine | Lying face up |
Unilateral | Pertaining to one side of the body |
Bilateral | Pertaining to both sides of the body |
Planes | Fixed lines of referance |
Sagittal Plane | Divides body in right and left sections |
Mid-Sagittal Plane | Divides body into equal left and right |
Coronal (frontal) Plane | Divides into anterior and posterior |
Transverse Plane | Divides into superior and interior |