Anatomical Terms, Planes, Classification

• [x] Define and demonstrate the following basic terms relative to the anatomical position: medial, median, lateral, proximal, distal, superior, inferior, deep, superficial, palmar, plantar, anterior/ventral, posterior/dorsal, cephalic/cranial, rostral/caudal.
• [x] Describe the following basic anatomical planes: axial/transverse/horizontal, sagittal and coronal.
• [x] Define and demonstrate the basic terms used to describe movement: flexion, extension, lateral flexion, pronation, supination, abduction, adduction (radial/ulnar/deviation), medial/internal and lateral/external rotation, inversion, eversion, plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, protraction, retraction and circumduction.
• [x] Define the basic terms somatic and visceral/autonomic when used to describe parts of the body and nervous systems of the body.
• [ ] Describe the key anatomical differences between a neonate, child and adult.

Planes

Coronal

Vertical Plane, Divides Anterior/Posterior

Median Sagittal

Vertical Plane, Divides Left/Right

Transverse

Horizontal Plane, Divides Superior/Inferior

Terms

Movements

• Flexion
• Extension
• Lateral Flexion