Anatomical Positions-Body Planes

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What is the Anatomical Position?

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The standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, arms at the sides, and palms facing forward.

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What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to the front of the body.

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What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to the back of the body.

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What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body.

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What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

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What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

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What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position farther away from the midline of the body.

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What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin.

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What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

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Refers to a position farther away from the point of attachment or origin.

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What is the definition of 'superficial'?

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Refers to a position toward or at the body surface.