Intro to anatomy

wk 1

Sagittal plane

Coronal plane

Transverse plane

Superior / inferior

Superior / inferior aka

rostral / caudal

Anterior / posterior

Anterior / posterior aka

ventral / dorsal

Medial / lateral

Proximal / distal

refers to positions along a limb or structure. Proximal means closer to the trunk, while distal means further away.

Superficial / deep

refers to locations relative to the surface of the body. Superficial means closer to the surface, while deep means further away from the surface.

Axial / appendicular

Axial skeleton

Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum

Appendicular skeleton

Bones of the upper limb
Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Ulna
Radius
8 Carpals
5 Metacarpals
14 Phalanges

Bones of the lower limb
Pelvis (6 bones)
Femur
Patella
Tibia
Fibula
7 Tarsals
5 Metatarsals
14 Phalanges