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19 Cards in this Set
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Superior |
A part is above another part |
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Inferior |
A part is below another part |
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Anterior |
Means towards the front |
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Relative Position |
Terms of relative position are used to describe the location of one body part in relation to another, assuming the body is in anatomical position. |
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Deep |
Describes more internal parts. Ex: the dermis is the deep part of the skin. |
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Sagittal |
Refers to a length-wise cut that divides the body into right and left portions. |
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Transverse |
(Horizontal) refers to a cut that divides the body into superior and inferior portions. |
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Frontal |
(Coronal) refers to a section that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions. |
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Median (Midsagittal) |
A sagittal section that passes along the midline and divides the body into equal parts. |
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Parasagittal |
A sagittal section lateral to the midline |
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Posterior |
Means towards the back |
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Medial |
Refers to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves. - a part is medial if it is closer to the midline than another part. |
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Lateral |
Means towards the side, away from the midline. |
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Bilateral |
Refers to paired structures, one on each side. |
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Ipsilateral |
Refers to structures on the same side |
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Contralateral |
Refers to structures on the opposite side |
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Proximal |
Describes a part closer to a point of attachment to a trunk Ex: the elbow is proximal to the wrist; the knee is proximal to the foot. |
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Distal |
The opposite of proximal, refers to a body part farther from a point of attachment to the trunk. |
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Superficial |
Near the surface |
