Anatomical definitions

Movement of a body part away from the midline.

Movement of a body part toward the midline

The universal position of the human body from which all body positions are described. In this position, the subject stands facing the observer, with the arms at the side and palms facing forward.

The study of the structure and parts of an organism.

Toward the front of the body.

Toward the feet

Related to or toward the head

Located away from the trunk of the body and toward the free end of an extremity

Located posteriorly on the body relative to the coronal plane

Return of a joint from a flexed position to an Anatomic position

Rotating an extremity at it's joint away from the midline

Moving an extremity at it's joint closer to the trunk

Seated position with the upper body straight up or erect

The plane parallel to the anterior surface of the body

The study of body parts that are visible to the naked eye, such as bones, muscles, and organs

The maintenance of s stable internal physiologic environment

Extension of a body part to a maximum level or past the position of normal extension.

Flexion of a body part to a maximum level or past the point of normal flexion

Toward the feet or one structure that is situated lower than another

Rotating an extremity medially toward the midline.

Farther from the median plane; lying or extending away from the midline of a body part

Closer to the median plane

An imaginary longitudinal line that divides the human body into left and right parts; also called the midsagittal plane or the midline

The study of tissue structure and/or cellular structure or organization, often visible only through a microscope

An imaginary line drawn through the midpoint of the axilla to the waist that is parallel to the midline

An imaginary line drawn through the midpoint of the clavicle that is parallel to the midline

An imaginary line drawn through the center of the body

The study of body functions of a living organism in an abnormal state.

The study of the body functions of the living organism

Imaginary surfaces used as references to identify parts of the body

Situated toward the back of the body

When the palm faces downward

Lying face down

Located nearer to at toward the trunk of the body

The arc of movement of an extremity at a joint in a particular direction.

Placing a patient on the side to allow the easy drainage of fluids from the mouth; also called the left lateral recumbent position

Any position in which the patient is lying down or leaning back

Study of anatomy associated with a particular body region; also called topographic anatomy

A vertical plane that is parallel to the midline and divides the body into unequal left and right parts

Situated toward the head or one structure that is situated higher than another

Lying face up

Study of anatomy associated with a particular organ system

Study of anatomy associated with a particular body region; also called regional anatomy

A cross-horizontal sectioning that divides the body into the upper and lower parts

Placing a patient supine with the legs elevated approximately 12" and head down

Pertaining to the front of a part, organ, or structure