Anatomical Directions Flashcards Preview

EMT- Basic > Anatomical Directions > Flashcards

Flashcards in Anatomical Directions Deck (13)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Prone

A

Facing down (laying on face/stomach)

2
Q

Supine

A

Facing up (laying on back)

3
Q

Anterior

A

Front view

4
Q

Posterior

A

Back view

5
Q

Midline

A

Down the middle

6
Q

Lateral

A

Farther from midline

7
Q

Medial

A

Nearer to midline

8
Q

Superior

A

Upper part of structure / Bird’s eye view

9
Q

Inferior

A

Lower part of structure / Looking up

10
Q

superficial

A

Close to the surface

11
Q

Deep

A

Away from the surface

12
Q

Proximal

A

Near the origination of the structure

13
Q

Distal

A

Farther from the origination of the structure