Anatomical directional terms help healthcare professionals describe the precise location of body parts relative to each other. These terms are essential for communicating about the location of injuries, pain, or procedures.
The terms are based on the anatomical position:
- body erect
- palm of hands forward
- thumbs away from the body
- feet slightly apart
Example: Pain was felt in the posterior left leg and radiated to the distal lateral extremity.
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Definitions of the terms used in the crossword are from: Exploring Medical Language, 12th Edition, Chapter 3 Directional Terms, Positions and Imaging
Myrna LaFleur Brooks is the coauthor of the textbooks, Exploring Medical Language and Basic Medical Language.
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