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Anatomical Terminology
Directional Terms
Distal
A part of the body that is farther away from the center of the body than another body part
Proximal
A part of the body that is closer to the center of the body than another part
Lateral
To the side or away from middle of the body
Medial
Towards the vertical midline of the body
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Posterior
Towards the back
Anterior
Towards the front
Superficial
Closer to the surface
Deep
Further away from the surface
Body Planes
Transverse plane
Horizontal plane; divides body into upper and lower parts
Sagittal plane
Vertical plane running front to back; divides body into right and left side
Frontal plane
Vertical plane running side to side; divides body into anterior and posterior portions
Movement
Supination
Motion of turning palm anteriorly
Pronation
Motion of turning palm posteriorly
Adduction
Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
Abduction
Movement of a limb away from the midlline of the body
Inversion
Movement of the sole of the foot towards the median plane
Eversion
Movement of the sole of the foot away from the median plane
Flexion
Forward bending
Extension
Movement that increases angle between two parts of the body
Location
Thorax
Region of body formed by th sternum and the ribs; doesn't include upper limbs
Abdomen
Part of body containing digestive organs; bounded by diaphragm and pelvis
Ventral
Underside of an organism
Dorsal
Upperside or back of an organism
Cranial
Toward the head
Caudal
Away from the head
Palmar
Relating to the palm of the hand
Plantar
Relating to the sole of the foot
