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Anatomical language flash cards
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- 1TrunkThe Torso of the body, including the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. The head and neck, arms, and legs are all attached to the trunk.
- 2SupineThe patient is lying down on his or her back.
- 3ProneThe patient is lying down on his or her stomach.
- 4ErectThe patient is standing upright
- 5AnteriorIn front. The front of the body is the anterior surface.
- 6PosteriorIn back, or behind. The back of the body is the posterior surface.
- 7MidlineThe imaginary line from the top of the head through the nose and the navel, dividing the body into left and right halves.
- 8LateralThe side of the body, away from the midline.
- 9SuperiorAbove, or closer to the top of the head.
- 10InferiorBelow, or closer to the bottom of the feet.
- 11ProximalToward the trunk. Used only with respect to a limb.
- 12DistalAway from the trunk. Used only with respect to a limb.
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- Anatomical language for OFA level 3.
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