Anatomical DIrections/Terms

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What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position above or higher than 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 or lower than another part of the body.

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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 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position away from the midline of the body.

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What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

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What is the anatomical position?

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A standard position where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward.

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What is the frontal plane?

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An anatomical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) sections.

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What is the sagittal plane?

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An anatomical plane that divides the body into left and right sections.

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What is the transverse plane?

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An anatomical plane that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) sections.