Anatomy Terminology Flashcards

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Anatomical position definition

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The body is standing erect, face forward, with the upper limbs at the sides and the palms forward.

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Body cavities

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Cranial cavity, vertebral canal, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity

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Axial portion of the body

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Includes the head, neck, and trunk.

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Directional term: Medial

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Toward the midline of the body.

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Directional term: Distal

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Farther from the point of attachment to the body.

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Directional term: Proximal

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Closer to the point of attachment to the body.

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Directional term: Anterior

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Front of the body.

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Directional term: Posterior

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Back of the body.

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Illustration of human body with directional terms labeled.

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Use the illustration to practice directional terminology.