EMTB-11 Ch4a Anatomical Terms

to the side

the standard reference position for studying anatomy of the body.  Body is upright facing observer.  Arms down at the sides and palms facing forward.

flat surface formed when slicing through a solid object.

imagincary line drawn down the center of the body

toward the midline of the body

on both sides

line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle

the front of the body or body part

the back of the body or body part

toward the head (chest is superior to the abdomen)

away from the head; usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head  (the lips are inferior to the nose)

closer to the torso

farther away from the torso

trunk of the body

referring to the palm

referring to the sole of the foot

the chest

study of body structure

study if body function

the line through the center of each clavicle

lying on the back

lying face down

lying on the side.aka lateral recumbent position

lying on the side

four divisions of the abdomen used to pinpoint location of pair or injuryRUQ - LUQ - RLQ - LLQ

a sitting position.  legs may be straight or bent.  if leaning back sitting

position in which patient's feet and legs are higher then the head.aka shock position