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20 Cards in this Set
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Superficial anatomy |
Involves locating structures on or near the body surface. |
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Anatomical position |
The standard atomical reference for the human form. (Facing forward, hands at side with palms facing forward and feet together) |
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Supine |
Face up |
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Prone |
Face down |
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Abdominopelvic quadrants |
Refers to imaginary perpendicular lines that intersect at the umbilicus (navel) |
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Superior |
Above |
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Inferior |
Below |
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Andominopelvic regions |
More precise terms to describe the location and orientation of internal organs |
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Anterior |
The front; before |
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Posterior |
The back; behind |
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Dorsal |
The back (equivalent to posterior in humans) |
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Ventral |
Belly side (equivalent to anterior in humans) |
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Cranial |
The end |
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Caudal |
The tail; the coccyx |
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Medial |
Toward the midsagittal plane |
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Lateral |
Away from the midsagittal plane |
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Proximal |
Toward an attached base |
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Distal |
Away from attached base |
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Superficial |
Close to the body surface |
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Deep |
Farther from the body surface |
