How do Clinicians Communicate ?

How do Clinicians Communicate ?

1. Regions

   • Head
   • Neck
   • Chest (thorax)
   • Abdomen
   • Upper Limbs
   • Lower Limbs
   • Back
   • Pelvis and Perineum

2. The Anatomical Position

   • Standing
   • Facing Forwards (anteriorly)
   • Face and Eyes looking anteriorly
   • Upper Limbs by side
   • Palms Of Hands Facing Anteriorly
   • Feet together
   • Toes Pointing Anteriorly

3. Anatomical Planes

   • Sagittal Plane
     • Straight down midline
   • Coronal Plane
     • Straight through lateral aspect
   • Axial Plane
     • Perpendicular to midline

4. Anatomical Terms

   • Left and Right
   • Anterior And Posterior
   • Superior and Inferior
   • Medial and Lateral
   • Proximal and Distal
   • Superficial and Deep
   • External and internal
   • Major and Minor
   • Dorsal and Ventral
   • Of Laterality
     • Unilateral
     • Bilateral
     • Midline
     • Ipsilateral
     • Contralateral
   • Of Movement
     • Flexion and Extension
     • ABduction and ADduction
     • Internal and External Rotation
     • Circumduction
     • Elevation and Depression
     • Protraction and retraction