Positions
Standing up facing forward, plams up.
anatomical position
An imaginary line that goes straight down the body
Mid-line
Closest to the surface
superficial
Above
superior
Study of the human body and all of its parts. (location)
anatomy
Laying face up
supine position
Body part that's closest to the mide-line
medial
Farthest from the surface
deep
Below
inferior
The study of how body parts function and work together.
physiology
Laying face down
prone position
Body part that's farthest away from the mid-line
lateral
A body part inbtween two other body parts
Intermediate
Front
anterior
A body part performing a specific function.
organs
The area of the body that includes the legs and feet.
Appendicular
A body part that is closest to the torso
proximal
Two body parts on the same side of the body
Ipsilateral
Back
posterior
A group of organs that work together that perform specific functions.
organ system
A body part that is farthest to the torso
distal
Two body parts on the opposite side of the body.
Contralateral
The area of the body that includes the head neck and torso
Axial