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Sep 7, 2024 · These terms refer to the vertical axis. Superior means ‘higher’, inferior means ‘lower’. The head is superior to the neck; the umbilicus is inferior to the sternum. Here we run into a small complication, and limbs are very mobile, and what is superior in one position is inferior in another.
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Feb 21, 2024 · These terms describe positions towards the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of the body, with respect to the organism’s forward motion. In humans, the chest is anterior, while the back is posterior. In cats, for example, the head is anterior while the tail is posterior.
The root of a term often refers to an organ, tissue, or condition, whereas the prefix or suffix often describes the root. For example, in the disorder hypertension, the prefix “hyper-” means “high” or “over,” and the root word “tension” refers to pressure, so the word “hypertension” refers to abnormally high blood pressure.
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Oct 8, 2021 · Simple review of the anatomical position and directional terms! Includes definitions and example labeled diagrams for medial, lateral, proximal, distal, superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, and much more!
Mar 5, 2024 · The coronal plane is vertically oriented and divides the body into front (i.e. anterior) and back (posterior) sections. It also separates the anterior and posterior portions. The coronal plane comprises one of the three anatomical body planes which include the sagittal and transverse planes.
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Anterior (ventral) and Posterior (dorsal) Distal and proximal. Superficial and deep. Medial, lateral, and intermediate. The first pair of directional terms refer to the relative position toward or away from the head. Superior (or cranial) means “ toward the head end of the body” or “higher/above.”
Nov 23, 2022 · Introduction. The location of body parts and associated pathology can be difficult to describe without specific anatomical terminology. The universal descriptions allow for a standardised reference point for referring to structures, which provides precision and reduces room for medical error or ambiguity. 1,2.
