Human Anatomy and Physiology - General Anatomy and Physiology

These flashcards cover key concepts related to anatomy, including anatomical positions, body planes, and terms of direction.

Standard Anatomical Position

The position where a person stands with feet facing forward, legs and torso upright, and arms at the sides.

Sagittal Plane

Divides the body vertically into right and left sections, running parallel to the midline.

Coronal Plane

Divides the body vertically into front (anterior) and back (posterior) sections, at right angles to the midline.

Transverse Plane

Divides the body into imaginary upper (superior) and lower (inferior or caudal) halves.

Medial

Refers to structures nearer to the midline of the body.

Lateral

Refers to structures further away from the body's midline, at the sides.

Proximal

Refers to structures closer to the center of the body.

Distal

Refers to structures further away from the center of the body.

Anterior

Refers to structures that are in front.

Posterior

Refers to structures that are behind.