Anatomy Review

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What does 'Distal' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position further away from the point of attachment or origin, typically used to describe limbs.

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What does 'Proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin.

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What does 'Anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to the front side of the body.

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What does 'Posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to the back side of the body.

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What does 'Superior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position above another part of the body.

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What does 'Inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position below another part of the body.

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What is the anatomical position?

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A standard position of the body used as a reference point, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward.

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What is the significance of the sagittal plane?

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It divides the body into left and right parts.

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What is the significance of the coronal (frontal) plane?

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It divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.

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What is the significance of the transverse (horizontal) plane?

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It divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.