Anatomic Terminology
Dr. Daniel
3D Model: Anatomic Planes & Positions
Dr. Daniel Arango
Lead Instructor
Positions
Movements
Proximity
Anatomic Directions
Understanding anatomic directions helps describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures or locations in the body.
1. Anterior/Posterior 2. Lateral/Medial
Anatomic Directions
Ventral & Anterior: Refer to the front surface of the body. (e.g., Routine venipuncture is performed on the ventral surface of the forearm).
Dorsal & Posterior: Refer to the back surface of the body. (e.g., Hand venipuncture).
Dorsal & Posterior: Refer to the back surface of the body. (e.g., Hand venipuncture).
Lateral: Means more toward the side, away from the central axis. (e.g., the thumb is lateral to the other fingers).
Medial: Means more toward the middle.
Medial: Means more toward the middle.
Inferior: Below. (e.g., The mouth is inferior to the nose).
Superior: Above.
Superior: Above.
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