SWAT: Intro to Human BodyKey Terms

Health Science

2010 - 2011

Correct Anatomical

Position

Superior

Inferior

Anterior

Posterior

Medial

Lateral

Distal

Proximal

Internal

External

Flexion

Extension

Afferent

Abduction

Efferent

Adduction

Eversion

Inversion

Pronation

Supination

Deep

Superficial

Plantar

Palmar

RUQ – right upper

quadrant

RLQ – right lower quadrant

LUQ – left upper

quadrant

LLQ – left lower quadrant

Sagittal

Midsagittal

Transverse

Coronal

Oblique

Cranial Cavity

Spinal Cavity

Mediastinum

Pleural Cavity

Pericardial Cavity

Diaphragm

Abdominal Cavity

Pelvic Cavity

Abdominopelvic Cavity

Anterior (Ventral Cavity)