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Directional Terms
Body Planes and Orientation
Term | Definition |
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Coronal/ Frontal Plane | Divides the body into Anterior & Posterior sides |
Sagittal Plane | Divides the body into Right & Left sides |
Transverse Plane | Divides the body into Superior & Inferior ( Top & Bottom ) |
Anatomical Position | A person Standing facing forward, arms at the side with palms forward |
Proximal vs Distal | Refers to the attachment of the trunk; use when describing the upper extremities ( arms) and lower extremities (legs) |
Ventral/ Anterior | Mean Front when referring to human |
Dorsal/Posterior | Mean back when referring to human |
Superior vs Inferior | Above and Below |
Supine | Lying on your back |
Prone | Lying on the belly |