ATI TEAS 7 Basic Anatomy + Physiology (Anatomical Position)

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Standard anatomical position. All info taken from Mometrix ATI TEAS 7 prep book.

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Sagittal/Lateral Plane

Divides body into vertical left/right sections.

<p>Divides body into vertical left/right sections.</p>
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Coronal/Frontal Plane

Divides the body into front/back sections.

<p>Divides the body into front/back sections.</p>
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Axial/Traverse Plane

Divides the body into upper/lower sections.

<p>Divides the body into upper/lower sections.</p>
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Medial

Closer to the midline of the body.

<p>Closer to the midline of the body.</p>
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Lateral

Farther from the midline of the body.

<p>Farther from the midline of the body.</p>
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Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.

<p>Closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.</p>
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Distal

Farther from point of attachment of the limb or trunk of the body.

<p>Farther from point of attachment of the limb or trunk of the body.</p>
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Anterior

Front of the body.

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Posterior

Back of the body.

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Cephalad

Towards the head, upper part of body.

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Caudad

Towards the tail, lower part of body.

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Caudal

Of the hindquarters

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Cranial

Of the skull.