UNIT-10: ANATOMICAL
LOCATIONS
Can you answer these questions? Then watch the
video and check your answers
 Could you describe anatomical position?
 What do you we consider left / right when talking about anatomical
locations?
 How would you describe anterior / posterior locations in your own words?
• In those terms, what’s the position of the heel relative to the toes?
• What’s the position of the navel (belly button) relative to the lower
back?
o How would you describe superior / inferior in your own words?
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In those terms, what’s the position of the groin relative to the navel?
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What’s the position of the chest relative to the navel?
How would you describe distal / proximal in your own words?
• In those terms, what’s the position of the knee with respect
to the ankle?
• What’s the position of the wrist with respect to the elbow?
How would you describe medial / lateral in your own words?
• In those terms, what’s the position of the inner thigh with
respect to the outer upper leg?
• In those terms, what’s the position of the thumb with
respect to the little finger?
Why do we talk about planes when describing
anatomical position?
Can you name the three most important types of
planes?
Can you identify the types of planes
here?