Anatomical terminology

• What is the purpose of international anatomical terminology?

  To ensure accurate communication between health professionals worldwide
• Why are standardized terms important in anatomy?

  They provide clarity and consistency in communication among health professionals
• How many dimensions does the body have according to anatomical terminology?

  Three dimensions
• What does the frontal plane (coronal) separate?

  It separates the front from the back
• What is the horizontal plane also known as?

  Transverse plane
• What does the median plane (sagittal) separate?

  It separates the left from the right
• What is the anatomical position of the hands?

  Hands are positioned outwards
• What does the term 'superior' refer to in anatomical terminology?

  It refers to being nearer to the head
• What does the term 'inferior' refer to?

  It refers to being nearer to the foot
• What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

  It means nearer to the front
• What does 'posterior' refer to?

  It refers to being nearer to the back
• What does 'medial' mean?

  It means nearer to the median plane
• What does 'lateral' refer to?

  It refers to being farther from the median plane
• What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

  It means towards the center of the body
• What does 'distal' refer to?

  It refers to being further from the trunk or point of origin
• What does 'superficial' mean?

  It means nearer to the surface
• What does 'deep' refer to?

  It refers to being further from the surface
• What is flexion in anatomical terms?

  It is the action of decreasing the angle of a joint
• What is extension in anatomical terminology?

  It is the action of increasing the angle of a joint
• What does abduction mean?

  It means moving a structure away from a center line
• What does adduction refer to?

  It refers to moving a structure towards the body
• What is supination?

  It is the action of bringing palms forward
• What does pronation mean?

  It refers to medial rotation with palms facing back
• What does elevation mean in anatomical terms?

  It means moving a structure upwards
• What does depression refer to?

  It refers to moving a structure downwards
• What is retrusion in anatomical terminology?

  It is the action of moving the jaw backwards
• What does protrusion mean?

  It refers to moving the jaw forwards