Identify anatomical directions.
Identification should include directional terminology and positioning, such as
- superior
- inferior
- medial
- lateral
- anterior
- posterior
- proximal
- distal
- contralateral
- ipsilateral
- supine
- prone
- superficial
- deep
- bilateral
- unilateral
- cephalad
- caudal
- ventral
- dorsal.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is anatomical position? How does it differ from fundamental position?
- How are the hands placed in an anatomical position?
- Why is anatomical position important?