The standard anatomical position, or standard anatomical model, is the scientifically agreed upon reference position for anatomical location terms. Standard...

from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior")...

laterally in the standard anatomical position. Ulnar referring to the ulna bone, medially positioned when in the standard anatomical position. Other terms...

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described to be in standard anatomical position, with the body standing erect and facing observer, arms at sides, palms forward. Anatomical terms of location...

anteriorly to the elbow (antecubital) (Latin cubitus) when in standard anatomical position. The cubital fossa is a triangular area having three borders...

describes this motion according to its direction relative to the anatomical position of the body parts involved. Anatomists and others use a unified set...

associated with the body's center of gravity (COG). In the 'standard anatomical position' the COG is identified as being anterior to the second sacral...

vertebral body (or centrum), which is ventral (or anterior, in the standard anatomical position) and withstands axial structural load; and the vertebral arch...

posterior half of the forearm (posterior is when it is in its standard anatomical position). Also, the brachioradialis, anconeus, triceps brachii and extensor...

forearm that stretches from the elbow to the wrist, and when in standard anatomical position, is found on the medial side of the forearm. It is broader close...

has assisted in the classification of animals. The first specifically anatomical investigation separate from a surgical or medical procedure is associated...

movements are typically called pronation and supination. In the standard anatomical position, the forearms are supinated, which means that the palms are facing...

personality traits. Standard anatomical position Anatomical terms of motion Anatomical terms of muscle Anatomical terms of bone Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy...

water pressure. Sharks and rays are basal fish with numerous primitive anatomical features similar to those of ancient fish, including skeletons composed...

anthropology. It is classified into three types: obstructive, habitual, and anatomic.: 281  There is a noted order of cause and effect leading to airway dysfunction...

medicine: Anatomical position Bozeman's position Decubitus position Fowler's position High Fowler's position Knee-chest position Knee-elbow position Lateral...

rodents are also obligate nasal breathers. Like horses, the normal anatomical position of the epiglottis causes it to be engaged over the caudal rim of...

hours a day for one or two weeks. These slowly move the teeth into the position agreed between the orthodontist or dentist and the patient. The average...

variation among the parts of a mature plant resulting from the relative position where the organ is produced. For example, along a new branch the leaves...

Posterior view A more detailed overview The muscles are described using anatomical terminology. The columns are as follows: For Origin, Insertion and Action...

the international standard for human anatomical terminology. It is developed by the Federative International Programme on Anatomical Terminology, a program...

of anatomical landmarks that can be readily seen from the exterior contours of the body. It enables medics and veterinarians to gauge the position and...

femoral vein for drainage. The male was also not "cut" while in standard anatomical position, so the cuts through his arms are oblique. The female was missing...

The human brain anatomical regions are ordered following standard neuroanatomy hierarchies. Functional, connective, and developmental regions are listed...

the lung is usually more prone to infection considering the standard anatomical position of right bronchus, and also because cases with right-sided lung...

correcting irregularities in the position of the teeth. An archwire can also be used to maintain existing dental positions; in this case it has a retentive...

which the life-energy known as "qi" (ch'i) flows. Meridians are not real anatomical structures: scientists have found no evidence that supports their existence...

In classical antiquity, the muscle cuirass (Latin: lorica musculata), anatomical cuirass, or heroic cuirass is a type of cuirass made to fit the wearer's...

the anatomy scan, 20-week ultrasound, or level 2 ultrasound, evaluates anatomic structures of the fetus, placenta, and maternal pelvic organs. This scan...