Anatomical Terms Padlet by Mia Wilcocks

Dorsal Cavity

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The body cavity located on the posterior side of the body.

Ventral Cavity

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Front part of the body that contains most of the body's vital organs.

Superior

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The direction referring to something more to the top of the body/head.

Inferior

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The direction referring to something more to the bottom of the body, towards the feet.

Prone

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Body position where a person lays on their stomach.

Supine

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Body position where a person lay on their stomach.

Medial

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Direction referring to the middle portion of the body.

Lateral

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Direction referring to something away fro the middle of the body, towards limbs.

Anatomical Position

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A standardized reference posture used in anatomy and medicine to describe the location of body parts.

Distal

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Refers to something that is further away from the trunk of the body, specifically on a limb.

Proximal

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Refers to something that is closer to the trunk of the body, specifically on a limb.

Transverse Plane

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An imaginary divide that splits the body into top and bottom halves.

Midsagittal Plane

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An imaginary divide that splits the body into equal left and right halves.

Frontal Plane

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An imaginary divide that splits the body into front and back halves.

Flexion

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Bending a limb, decreasing the angle between the bones.

Extension

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Straightening a limb, increasing the angle between the bones.

Pronation

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Rotation of a body part so that the palm or sole faces downward.

Supination

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Rotation of a body part so that the pal or sole faces upward.

Elevation

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Upward movement of a body part.

Depression

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Downward movement of a body part.

Internal Rotation

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The movement of a joint inward, towards the midline of the body

External Rotation

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The movement of a joint outward, away from the midline of the body.

Circumduction

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Circular movement of a body part, usually at the shoulder & hip.

Plantar Flexion

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Movement of the foot downwards, toes point down and heel elevates.

Dorsiflexion

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The upward bending of the foot at the ankle, toes point up and heel moves down.