Planes
The plane that cuts the body into an anterior and posterior part
coronal
Term meaning to move toward midline
Medial
What is the universal, consistent way of discussing Anatomy as it creates clear reference points
Standard Anatomical Position
Also known as "front"
Anterior
term meaning away from midline
lateral
The plane that divides the body into a right and left
sagittal
Term meaning above or toward the head
superior
What is one way to describe anatomical position
(there are 5 things)
also known as back
Term meaning below or under
inferior
The plane that divides the body into a top and bottom
transverse
Term meaning close to the skin
superficial
What is another way to describe anatomical position
(5)
back of the hand
dorsum
Term regarding limbs on opposite sides
contralateral
plane that divides the body in a diagonal way or not in two of the same sections
oblique
Term meaning front
anterior
state something regarding anatomical position
(5)
An imaginary line that divides the body into sections
plane
term meaning head
coronal
The line on the body that divides the body EQUALLY into right and left
midsaggital
Term meaning back
posterior or dorsal
Why is it important to understand healthcare as a professional?
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To turn the hand up
supinate
term meaning tail
caudal