Anatomy Language

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  • Created on: 24-09-19 19:27
Sagittal Plane
Vertical (longitudinal) plane that divides the body into right and left side
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Mid Sagittal/Median Section
If the sagittal plane goes through the mid line
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Parasagittal Section
If the sagittal plane doesn't go through the mid line
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Coronal Plane
Vertical plane that divides the body into front and back section
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Transverse Plane
Horizontal Plane that divides the body into upper and lower section
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Body Cavaties
Structures contained within spaces that protect and support
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Superior
Above
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Inferior
Below
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Medial
Towards the mid-line
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Lateral
Away from the mid-line
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Dorsal/Posterior
Towards back/behind
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Vetral/Anterior
Towards the front/in front
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Superficial
Towards the surface
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Deep
Away from the surface
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Proximal
Close to the origin
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Distal
Away from the origin
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Ipsilateral
On the same side of the body
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Contralateral
On the opposite side of the body
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Afferent
Towards
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Efferent
Away from
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Card 2

Front

If the sagittal plane goes through the mid line

Back

Mid Sagittal/Median Section

Card 3

Front

If the sagittal plane doesn't go through the mid line

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Vertical plane that divides the body into front and back section

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Horizontal Plane that divides the body into upper and lower section

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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