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Quiz 1
Spatial Terminology
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Medical
11th Grade
08/27/2011

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Term
Anatomical Position
Definition

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Standing, arms hanging, palms forward

The position that all movements are based off on.

Term
Anterior
Definition
In front of
Term
Posterior
Definition
Toward the rear or back
Term
Superior
Definition
Above, on top of
Term
Inferior
Definition
Below
Term
Medial
Definition

Toward the middle/inside

 

 

Term
Lateral
Definition

Away from the middle

Outside

Term
Proximal
Definition

Nearest to the point of reference or midpoint of the body

 

Ex: The knee is proximal compared to the toes.

Term
Distal
Definition

Farthest from the center or point of reference

 

Ex: The toes are distal to the knee.

Term
Superficial
Definition
On or near the surface
Term
Deep
Definition
Under the surface, further away from outside
Term
Prone
Definition
Lying face down on the stomach
Term
Supine
Definition

Lying face up, on back

 

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