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Anatomical
Directions Terminology 1
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BELLWORK
QUIZ: Terminology relative to anatomical position and planes. 2
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OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to:
Define terminology relative to anatomical direction.
Identify terminology relative to anatomical direction.
Demonstrate proper use of terminology relative to anatomical direction. 3
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Terminology
Anterior/Ventral
Posterior/Dorsal
Superior
Inferior
Medial
Lateral
Distal
Proximal
Plantar
Palmar
Prone
Supine
Deep
Superficial
on or close to the surface
located closest to the median plane or point of attachment
pertaining to the palm of the hand
lying face down
situated above
back of the body
situated below
to the side
located farthest away from the median plane or point of attachment
pertaining to the sole of the foot
laying face up
away from the surface
to the middle
front of the body 4
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Terminology Answers
Anterior/Ventral-front of the body
Posterior/Dorsal-back of the body
Superior-situated above
Inferior-situated below
Medial-to the middle
Lateral-to the side
Distal-located farthest away from the median plane or point of attachment
Proximal-located closest to the median plane or point of attachment
Plantar- Pertaining to the sole of the foot
Palmar- Pertaining to the palm of the hand
Prone-lying face down
Supine-laying face up
Deep-away from the surface
Superficial-on or close to the surface 5
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ANATOMICAL DIAGRAM
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