Medical directional terms

Anatomical Positions Anatomical Positions The body supposed to be in erect posture with arms hanging by sides and the palms of hands are directed forward.There are two body positions which are pron…

Orientation and directional terms

Anatomical Positions

Anatomical Position and Directional Terms Terms and Nomenclature Anatomical Position: Standard Body Position. Body Erect/ Feet Slightly Apart/ Palms facing forward and thumbs pointing away from the body. Superior: Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above. Inferior: Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below. Anterior or Ventral: Toward or at the front of the body; in front of. Posterior or Dorsal: Toward or at the back of the…

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