Created by Corey Wesley
almost 2 years ago
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Question | Answer |
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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