Anatomical language flash cards

Pregunta	Respuesta
Trunk	The Torso of the body, including the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. The head and neck, arms, and legs are all attached to the trunk.
Supine	The patient is lying down on his or her back.
Prone	The patient is lying down on his or her stomach.
Erect	The patient is standing upright
Anterior	In front. The front of the body is the anterior surface.
Posterior	In back, or behind. The back of the body is the posterior surface.
Midline	The imaginary line from the top of the head through the nose and the navel, dividing the body into left and right halves.
Lateral	The side of the body, away from the midline.
Superior	Above, or closer to the top of the head.
Inferior	Below, or closer to the bottom of the feet.
Proximal	Toward the trunk. Used only with respect to a limb.
Distal	Away from the trunk. Used only with respect to a limb.

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