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     • The anterior view is the front of the body, and the posterior view is the back of the body.
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   What is the difference between anterior and posterior view?

   • The upper limbs are held out to each side of the body, and the palms of the hands face forward. The anterior view is the front of the body, and the posterior view is the back of the body. See an illustration of the standard anatomical position of a human body in both anterior and posterior views in Figure 2.7.

   2.6 Anatomical View of the Body, Positions, Locations, and Directional

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   What does anterior vs posterior mean?

   • Commit these terms to memory to avoid confusion when you are studying or describing the locations of particular body parts. Anterior (or ventral) describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. Posterior (or dorsal) describes the back or direction toward the back of the body.

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   What is the difference between anterior and posterior cranial?

   • Anterior (or ventral) describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. Posterior (or dorsal) describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella. Superior (or cranial) describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.

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   What is a posterosuperior view?

   • For example, a posterosuperior view combines the posterior and superior, giving us a view in which we are looking down at the back of the body, like so: Image captured in AR using Visible Body Suite. With me so far? No? Okay, let’s do a practice one. Don’t be afraid to refer to the chart before you answer.

   Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomical Position and Directional Terms

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   What is the difference between anterior and superior view?

   • Remember, the anterior is the front view and the superior is the top view—combine the two and you’ve got yourself a bird’s-eye view of the front of the body. And there you have it: a crash course in anatomical position and directional terms. Check out the video below for a quick review of this terminology:

   Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomical Position and Directional Terms

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   What is the difference between posterior and proximal?

   • Posterior (or dorsal): The back or direction toward the back of the body. For example, the shoulder blades are on the posterior side of the chest. Proximal: A position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. For example, the proximal end of the femur joins the pelvis.

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3. teachmeanatomy.info › the-basics › anatomicalAnatomical Terms of Location - Anterior - Posterior ...

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   • Midline, Medial, Lateral
   • Anterior, Posterior
   • Superior, Inferior
   • Proximal , Distal

   This article explains the basic anatomical terms of location such as midline, medial, lateral, anterior, posterior, superior/inferior and proximal/distal with examples in context.

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   This article looks at the basic anatomical terms of location and examples of their use within anatomy.

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   The midline splits the right and left halves evenly; medial means towards the midline while lateral means away from it.

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   Anterior refers to 'front' while posterior refers to 'back'. Structures are described in relation to each other as anterior or posterior.

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   These terms refer to vertical axis with superior meaning higher and inferior meaning lower. Limbs can be mobile so another descriptive pair is needed for clarity.

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   Used in structures that have a beginning and an end such as limbs or blood vessels; proximal means closer to origin while distal means further away from it.

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4. sciencenotes.org › anatomical-terms-of-locationAnatomical Terms of Location: Anterior vs Posterior and ...

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Anterior and Posterior. These terms describe positions towards the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of the body, with respect to the organism’s forward motion. In humans, the chest is anterior, while the back is posterior. In cats, for example, the head is anterior while the tail is posterior.

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   Nov 23, 2022 · Anterior and posterior. Anterior and posterior are terms used to describe whether a structure is in front of or behind another. The more anterior a structure is, the closer it is to the front of the body.

6. open.oregonstate.education › aandp › chapter1.4 Anatomical Terminology – Anatomy & Physiology

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   Posterior (or dorsal) describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella. Superior (or cranial) describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper. The orbits are superior to the oris.

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7. www.visiblebody.com › blog › Anatomy-and-PhysiologyAnatomy and Physiology: Anatomical Position and Directional Terms

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   Sep 30, 2019 · Like you use the cardinal directions to explain the location of certain regions (north, northwest, southeast, etc.), you use directional terms to describe the regions of the body. Here are some commonly used directional terms: Anterior. At or near the front of the body (front view) Posterior.

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   Posterior (or dorsal) describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella. Superior (or cranial) describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper. The orbits are superior to the oris.