Anatomical Orientations
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Lesson Anatomical Orientations
Institution Straighterline
Session V5
Course BIO201L: Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
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Test Your Knowledge
Classify each statement as true or false.
True False
1 2
Anatomical position is the standard Thumbs point upwards when in
reference for all anatomical directions, anatomical position.
descriptions, and locations.
Anatomical position assumes a body
In anatomical position, the upper limbs orientation of sitting down with legs
are held out slightly to each side with crossed.
palms facing forward.
, Match each term with the best description.
Toward the back 1 Dorsal
Toward the midline of the
2 Medial
body
Plane dividing the right and
3 Sagittal
left halves of the body
Toward the front 4 Ventral
Plane dividing the upper and
5 Transverse
lower halves of the body
Away from the midline of the
6 Lateral
body