Review Fall Final 2023-24'

Front

Proximal

Back

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

Front

Medial

Back

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

Front

Inferior

Back

Means below or lower in position.

Front

Anatomical Position

Back

A standard position of the body: standing straight, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward.

Front

Epigastric Region

Back

Located in the upper middle region of the abdomen.

Front

Distal

Back

Refers to a position farther from the point of attachment or origin of a body part.

Front

Lateral

Back

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

Front

Sagittal Plane

Back

A vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts.

Front

Anterior

Back

Refers to the front of the body.

Front

Posterior

Back

Refers to the back of the body.