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Anatomical Terminology - Coggle Diagram
Anatomical Terminology
Referring to a section of the body
Abdomen
Thorax
Referring to a specific body part
Palmar
Plantar
Caudal
Cranial
Relative to the
Referring to movement
Relative to the midline, or abdomen
Abduction
Eversion
Adduction
Inversion
Of the palms
Supination
Pronation
Of the muscles
Flexion
Extension
Referring to relative locations on the body
Relative to the center
Superficial
Deep
Between the head and feet
Inferior
Superior
Relative to the midline
Lateral
Medial
Relative to a limb's point of attachment
Distal
Proximal
Planes of the body
Transverse Plane
Sagittal Plane
Frontal plane
Towards the back
Dorsal
Posterior
Towards the front
Ventral
Anterior