ANP 1106 - Midterm 1 Review: Key Concepts in
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ANP 1106 - midterm 1 review
Anatomical terms
Define the anatomical position, the regional and the directional terms, as well as planes and
sections
Standard anatomical position :
- To describe the body/positions precisely
- Initial reference point = standard anatomical position
- Indication of direction (right and left refer to patient not
observer)
- Important because needs to be universal way to describe
body
- Standard anatomical position :
➢ Body erect
➢ Feet slightly apart
➢ Palms face forward with thumbs pointing away
from body (in lateral position)
- Any deviation is NOT the anatomical position
Anatomical orientation and directional terms :
