anatomical planes of the body and directions

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What is the Anatomical Position?

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Standing erect with palms and feet facing forward.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Above or higher in position; the heart is superior to the hips.

Front

What is anatomy?

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The study of the structures of the body.

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What does 'lateral' mean?

Back

Towards the side of the body.

Front

What does 'medial' mean?

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Towards the midline of the body.

Front

What is the definition of 'anatomical planes'?

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Imaginary lines that divide the body into sections.

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What are the three main anatomical planes?

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Sagittal, Frontal (Coronal), and Transverse.

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What does 'distal' mean?

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Farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

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What does 'proximal' mean?

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Closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

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What is the Frontal (Coronal) Plane?

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A vertical plane that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.