Anatomical Terms I
To be situated toward the upper part or head of the body
Superior
Synonym for "posterior"
Dorsal
Toward or nearest the trunk or the point of origin of a part
Proximal
On both sides
Bilateral
Laying flat, face up.
Refers to the head end
Cranial
To be situated near or toward the front of the body
Anterior
On one side
Unilateral
Near the outer surface of the body
Superficial
Laying flat, face down
Prone
To be closer to the midline of the body
Medial
Synonym to "anterior".
Ventral
To be situated toward the back of the body
Posterior
Divides the body into equal halves
Midsagittal/Median Plane
Synonym for recovery position.
Left lateral recumbent.
Away from or farthest from the trunk or the point of origin of a part
Distal
To be farther away, in the direction of either side, from the midline of the body or a structure
Lateral
Divides the body into right and left parts
Saggittal Plane
Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
Frontal/Coronal Plane
How many degrees is the torso to the legs in Full Fowler's Position?
90
Further away from the surface of the body
Deep
To be situated toward the lower part of the body
Inferior
Moving a body part away from the midline.
Abduction
Divides the body into upper and lower parts
Transverse plane
Synonym for "shock position"
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