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1
Q

Posterior

A

back of

2
Q

Anterior

A

front of

3
Q

Anatomic position

A

standing position, arms at sides and palms facing forward

4
Q

Midline

A

from the nose to the floor dividing the right from the left providing a landmark

5
Q

midaxillary line

A

from the armpit to the floor

6
Q

ventral

A

front

7
Q

dorsal

A

back

8
Q

midclavicular line

A

from the middle of the clavicle to the floor

9
Q

palmar surface

A

palm of the hand

10
Q

proximal

A

closer to the torso (ie - the elbow is proximal to the wrist)

11
Q

distal

A

away from the torso

12
Q

medial

A

closer to the midline

13
Q

lateral

A

further away from the midline - ie the outside of the right knee is the lateral side of the right knee

14
Q

superior

A

closer to the head

15
Q

inferior

A

closer to the feet

16
Q

internal rotation

A

towards middle

17
Q

external rotation

A

away from the middle

18
Q

flexion

A

decreases the angle in the extremity from elbow or knee

19
Q

extension

A

increases distance or angle in extremity, ie bending your elbow is an extension

20
Q

abduction

A

moving the arm or leg away from midline

21
Q

adduction

A

moving arm toward the midline

22
Q

supine

A

lying on your back

23
Q

prone

A

lying on your stomach such as in the case of someone with an injury on the back of their leg

24
Q

fowler’s position

A

seated at an incline with their legs out in front

25
Q

trendelenberg or shock position

A

feet are elevated with head due to low blood pressure

26
Q

recovery position

A

side - if fluids in mouth (ie vomit or blood)