Anatomy & Physiology – Ch. 1 Relative Positions & Body Sections – Flashcards
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superior
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a body part is above another body part or is closer to the head
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inferior
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a body part is below another body part or is toward the feet
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anterior
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also means ventral; towards the front of the body
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posterior
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also means dorsal; towards the back of the body
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medial
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refers to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves; a body part is medial if it is closer to this line than another part
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lateral
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refers toward the side with respect to the imaginary midline
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bilateral
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refers to paired structures on the same side; one of which is on each side
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ipsilateral
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refers to structures on the same side
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contralateral
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refers to structures that are on the opposite sides
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proximal
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closer to the point of attachment to the trunk than another body part
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distal
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Farther from the trunk of the body
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superficial
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means situated near the surface
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peripheral
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means outward or near the surface
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deep
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describes parts that are more internal than superficial parts
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sagittal section
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refers to lengthwise plane that divides the body into right and left portions
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transverse section
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refers to plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions; also known as horizontal
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coronal section
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refers to plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
