Peak PIlates Anatomy Questions
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Anatomical Position
~~> position of reference for definitions & descriptions of the body planes
and axis. The body is an erect posture, face forward, with arms at sides of
body, palms facing towards fingers and thumbs in extension.
Anterior/Ventral
~~> frontal view of body
Contralateral
~~> on opposite sides of the body
Cranial/Caudal
~~> cranial refers to the distance of a structure from the head. Caudal
refers to the distance of a structure from the feet.
Distal
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~~> Structures that are relatively farther away from the midpoint of the
body.
Frontal Plane
~~> Divides the body into anterior and posterior halves, which run
vertically. This plane is also referred to as the coronal plane.
ipsilateral
~~> on the same side of the body
Lateral
~~> situated away from the midpoint
medial
~~> situated near the midpoint of the body
prone
~~> position describes someone lying face down or on the stomach
posterior/dorsal
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