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Relaxing on your belly!
This is theproneposition.
Lying on your back!
This is thesupine position.
Directional terms describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.
Superior(toward head)
Inferior(away from
head)
Directional terms describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.
Anterior(toward
front)
Posterior(towardback)
Directional terms describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.
Pro
xim
al D
istal
Directional terms describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.
Medial
Lateral
The human body can be cut along four planes.
Coronal- front and back
Transverse- top and bottom
Sagittal- right and left
Oblique- c
ut at a
n angle
The body can be divided into regions!
Cephalic (H
ead)
Frontal (Forehead)
Orbital (Eye cavity)
Nasal (Nose)
Otic (Ear)Buccal (Cheek)
Oral (Mouth)
Mental (Chin)
Cranial (Skull)
Facial (Face)
The body can be divided into regions!
Cervical (Neck)
Acromial (Shoulder)
Pectoral/Thoracic (Chest)
Axillary (Armpit)
Brachial (Arm)
Antecubital (Front of elbow)
Antebrachial (Forearm)
Sternal (Breastbone)
Abdominal (Abdomen)
Umbilical (Navel)
Coxal (Hip)
Carpal (Wrist)
Digital/Phalangeal (Finger)
Crural (Leg)
The body can be divided into regions!
Tarsal (ankle)
Pedal (Foot)
Femoral (Thigh)
Deltoid (shoulder curve)
Occipital (Back of head)
Vertebral (Spinal column)
Dorsal (Back)
Lumbar (Lower back)
Sacral (Between hips)
Gluteal (Buttocks)
Popliteal (Back of knee)
The body can be divided into regions!
Scapular (Shoulder blade)
Sural (Calf)
Calcaneal (Heel)
Palmar (Palm)
Cubital/Olecranal (Back of elbow)
Plantar (Sole)
Patellar (Knee)
The body can be divided into regions!
Dorsum (Back of hand)
Dorsum(Top of foot)
Inguinal (Groin)
The End