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22 Cards in this Set
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Divides the body into two parts lengthwise, right and left, although not necessarily into halves. |
Sagittal plane |
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The Sagittal plane dividing the body into equal parts or halves. |
Midsagittal plane |
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Divides the the body into front and back sections from top to bottom. |
Frontal (coronal) plane |
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Divides the body into upper and lower portions. |
Transverse (horizontal) plane |
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Superior |
Toward the head or upper portion of the body |
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Toward the feet or lower portions of the body. |
Inferior |
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Anterior |
Toward the front of the body |
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Posterior |
Toward the back |
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Dorsal |
Toward the back |
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Ventral |
Toward the front/belly |
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Medial |
Toward the middle or center of the body or body part |
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Lateral |
On or closer to the side |
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Proximal |
Nearer the point where a limb attaches to the body |
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distal |
Farther from the point where a limb attaches to the body |
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Bilateral |
Pertaining to both sides of the body or structure |
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Unilateral |
Pertaining to only one side of the body or structure |
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Deep |
Toward the interior |
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Superficial |
Near the surface |
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Parietal |
The wall of a cavity |
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Visceral |
Refers to the internal organs |
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Supine |
Lying face up |
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Prone |
Lying face down |
