anatomical terms by Andrew Causey _ Student - NorthGarnerMS

1. dorsal

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:39:48 UTC

Refers to the back side of the body (or the top side in animals).

2. Ventral

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:41:49 UTC

Refers to the front side of the body (or the underside in animals).

3. Superior

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Towards the top or head of the body.

4. Inferior

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Towards the bottom or feet of the body.

5. Prone

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Lying face down with the back facing up.

6. Supine

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Lying on the back with the face upward.

7. Medial

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Closer to the midline of the body.

8. Lateral

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Farther away from the midline of the body.

9. Anatomical Position

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:45:38 UTC

Standard position with body upright, palms forward, and feet together.

10. Distal

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Farther from the point of attachment or trunk.

11. Proximal

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Closer to the point of attachment or trunk.

12. Transverse Plane

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:47:30 UTC

Horizontal plane dividing the body into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) halves.

13. Midsagittal Plane

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:47:57 UTC

Vertical plane dividing the body into equal right and left halves.

14. Frontal Plane

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Vertical plane dividing the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves.

15. Flexion

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Decreasing the angle of a joint (e.g., bending the elbow).

16. Extension

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Increasing the angle of a joint (e.g., straightening the knee).

17. Pronation

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Rotating the palm downward.

18. Supination

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Rotating the palm upward.

19. Elevation

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Lifting a body part upward (e.g., shrugging shoulders).

20. Depression

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Lowering a body part downward (e.g., dropping shoulders).

21. Internal Rotation

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Rotating a limb toward the midline of the body.

22. External Rotation

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Rotating a limb away from the midline of the body.

23. Circumduction

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:51:15 UTC

Circular movement of a limb (e.g., arm circles).

24. Plantar Flexion

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:52:32 UTC

Pointing the toes downward (standing on toes).

25. Dorsiflexion

amcausey — 2025-03-05 23:52:53 UTC

Lifting the foot upward toward the shin.