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Here is a thorough definition and breakdown of Anatomical Nomenclature, sourced directly from Gray's Anatomy for Students:
Anatomical Nomenclature
Anatomical nomenclature is the standardized system of terms used to describe the location, orientation, and relationships of body structures. It provides a universal reference language so that any anatomist, clinician, or scientist can communicate precisely about the human body, regardless of language or background.
1. The Anatomical Position
All anatomical terms are defined relative to the anatomical position - the universally accepted reference posture:
- Body standing upright
- Feet together, toes pointing forward
- Hands by the sides, palms facing forward
- Face looking forward; mouth closed, expression neutral
- The inferior margin of the orbit (bone under the eyes) is in the same horizontal plane as the top of the external auditory meatus (ear opening)
- Eyes open, focused in the distance
2. Anatomical Planes
Three major groups of planes divide the body in the anatomical position:
| Plane | Orientation | Divides body into |
|---|---|---|
| Coronal (Frontal) | Vertical | Anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts |
| Sagittal | Vertical, perpendicular to coronal | Right and left parts |
| Median Sagittal | Exactly through center | Equal right and left halves |
| Transverse (Horizontal/Axial) | Horizontal | Superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts |
3. Terms of Location and Direction
Anterior / Posterior (Ventral / Dorsal)
- Anterior (ventral): toward the front of the body. Example: the nose is an anterior structure.
- Posterior (dorsal): toward the back. Example: the vertebral column is posterior to the sternum.
Medial / Lateral
- Medial: closer to the median sagittal plane. Example: the nose is medial to the eyes.
- Lateral: farther from the midline. Example: the thumb is lateral to the little finger.
Superior / Inferior
- Superior: toward the top of the body (head direction). Example: the head is superior to the shoulders.
- Inferior: toward the bottom (feet direction). Example: the knee is inferior to the hip joint.
Proximal / Distal
- Used primarily for limbs and linear structures (vessels, nerves, airways).
- Proximal: closer to the origin or point of attachment. Example: the glenohumeral joint is proximal to the elbow.
- Distal: farther from the origin. Example: the hand is distal to the elbow.
Cranial / Caudal
- Cranial: toward the head.
- Caudal: toward the tail (inferior end of the spine).
- Used as alternatives to superior/inferior, especially in embryology and comparative anatomy.
Rostral
- Used specifically within the head/brain to describe position relative to the nose.
- Example: the forebrain is rostral to the hindbrain.
Superficial / Deep
- Superficial: closer to the surface of the body. Example: the sternum is superficial to the heart.
- Deep: farther from the surface, enclosed within the outer layer of deep fascia. Example: the stomach is deep to the abdominal wall.
- In a broader sense, the superficial region includes skin, superficial fascia, and mammary glands; the deep region includes most skeletal muscles and viscera.
4. Additional Notes: Inclusive Anatomical Terminology
Modern anatomy acknowledges that not all individuals fit a sex-binary model. Inclusive anatomical nomenclature includes terms for transgender and non-binary individuals. The clinically preferred approach is to use the patient's own preferred anatomical terminology and to base clinical care on present anatomy rather than assumptions about gender identity. Examples of inclusive terms include:
| Inclusive Term | Instead of |
|---|---|
| Upper body | Chest / Breast |
| Erectile tissue | Penis / Clitoris |
| Gonads | Testes / Ovaries |
Summary Table
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Anterior / Ventral | Front |
| Posterior / Dorsal | Back |
| Superior | Above / toward the head |
| Inferior | Below / toward the feet |
| Medial | Toward the midline |
| Lateral | Away from the midline |
| Proximal | Closer to origin/attachment |
| Distal | Farther from origin/attachment |
| Cranial | Toward the head |
| Caudal | Toward the tail |
| Rostral | Toward the nose (used in head/brain) |
| Superficial | Toward the body surface |
| Deep | Away from the body surface |
| Coronal plane | Divides front and back |
| Sagittal plane | Divides left and right |
| Transverse plane | Divides top and bottom |
Source: Gray's Anatomy for Students, Chapter 1 - "Important Anatomical Terms," pp. 18-20.
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// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// SLIDE 7 — SUPERFICIAL & DEEP
// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
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// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// SLIDE 8 — COMPLETE REFERENCE TABLE
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// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// SLIDE 9 — INCLUSIVE TERMINOLOGY
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// ─────────────────────────────────────────────
// SLIDE 10 — SUMMARY / CLOSING
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Running Command
cd /home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx && node create_pptx.js 2>&1
Running Command
cd /home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx && node /home/daytona/skills/shared/scripts/fetch_images.js "https://cdn.orris.care/cdss_images/a6821ed545aa1fb79ab82e9b83a926f549f85bed1add3edc7d6e458dff65071d.png" > /home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/anatomy_img.json 2>&1; echo "EXIT: $?"
Editing File
~/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/create_pptx.js
Successfully replaced 1 instance(s) of the string in '/home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/create_pptx.js'
Running Command
cd /home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx && node create_pptx.js 2>&1
Your presentation is ready! Here's a summary of what's inside:
10 slides with a dark navy + teal medical theme:
| Slide | Content |
|---|---|
| 1 | Title slide with topic tag pills |
| 2 | What is Anatomical Nomenclature? (definition + 3 key pillars) |
| 3 | The Anatomical Position (criteria + textbook diagram) |
| 4 | Anatomical Planes (Coronal, Sagittal, Transverse - 3 cards) |
| 5 | Terms of Location Part 1 (Anterior/Posterior, Medial/Lateral, Superior/Inferior) |
| 6 | Terms of Location Part 2 (Proximal/Distal, Cranial/Caudal, Rostral) |
| 7 | Superficial & Deep (side-by-side comparison) |
| 8 | Complete Quick Reference Table (all 12 terms) |
| 9 | Inclusive Anatomical Terminology |
| 10 | Summary slide with all 6 key takeaways |
Anatomical Nomenclature
Presentation · PPTX
make me flow charts of this in easy way
Reading File
Reading File
Writing File
~/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/create_flowcharts.js
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// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
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line:{color:GRAY, pt:1.5}
});
branches.forEach((b,i) => {
// tick down from bar
arrowDown(slide, b.lx+0.9, 1.93, 0.35);
node(slide, b.lx, 2.28, 1.82, 0.72, b.label, b.fill, WHITE, 11, true);
});
// sub-items for each branch
const subs = [
["Upright body","Palms forward","Feet together","Face forward"],
["Coronal","Sagittal","Transverse","(Median)"],
["Anterior / Post.","Medial / Lateral","Superior / Inf.","(3 main pairs)"],
["Proximal / Distal","Cranial / Caudal","Rostral"],
["Superficial","Deep","Fascia boundary","Wounds"],
];
branches.forEach((b, i) => {
subs[i].forEach((s, j) => {
const yy = 3.1 + j * 0.52;
if (j < subs[i].length) {
// connector
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.line, {
x: b.lx+0.91, y: j===0? 3.0: yy-0.02,
w:0, h: j===0? 0.12:0,
line:{color:GRAY, pt:1}
});
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x: b.lx+0.04, y: yy, w:1.72, h:0.42,
fill:{color: j%2===0? "E8F4F8":"FFFFFF"},
line:{color:b.fill, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.06
});
slide.addText(s, {
x: b.lx+0.04, y: yy, w:1.72, h:0.42,
fontSize:9.5, color:DARK, fontFace:"Calibri",
align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
if (j>0) {
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.line, {
x: b.lx+0.91, y: yy-0.07,
w:0, h:0.08,
line:{color:GRAY, pt:1, endArrowType:"arrow"}
});
}
}
});
});
}
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SLIDE 3 — ANATOMICAL POSITION FLOWCHART
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
{
let slide = pres.addSlide();
bg(slide);
titleBar(slide, "Flowchart: The Anatomical Position", "Step-by-step checklist");
// START
node(slide, 3.8, 0.82, 2.4, 0.55, "START: Set the\nAnatomical Position", TEAL, WHITE, 12);
arrowDown(slide, 5.0, 1.37, 0.22);
const steps = [
{text:"Body UPRIGHT\n(standing straight)", fill:BLUE, lbl:"Step 1"},
{text:"Feet TOGETHER\nToes pointing FORWARD", fill:GREEN, lbl:"Step 2"},
{text:"Hands by sides\nPALMS facing FORWARD", fill:PURPLE, lbl:"Step 3"},
{text:"Face looking FORWARD\nMouth CLOSED, neutral", fill:ORANGE, lbl:"Step 4"},
{text:"Inferior orbital rim\nlevel with top of ear opening", fill:RED, lbl:"Step 5"},
{text:"Eyes OPEN\nFocused in the distance", fill:GOLD, lbl:"Step 6"},
];
// Two-column waterfall layout
const col1 = [0, 1, 2];
const col2 = [3, 4, 5];
col1.forEach((idx, j) => {
const s = steps[idx];
node(slide, 0.3, 1.59 + j*1.18, 3.8, 0.88, s.text, s.fill, WHITE, 11);
slide.addText(s.lbl, {
x:0.3, y:1.59+j*1.18, w:0.75, h:0.3,
fontSize:8, bold:true, color:WHITE,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center"
});
if (j < 2) arrowDown(slide, 2.2, 1.59+j*1.18+0.88, 0.3);
});
col2.forEach((idx, j) => {
const s = steps[idx];
node(slide, 5.9, 1.59 + j*1.18, 3.8, 0.88, s.text, s.fill, WHITE, 11);
slide.addText(s.lbl, {
x:5.9, y:1.59+j*1.18, w:0.75, h:0.3,
fontSize:8, bold:true, color:WHITE,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center"
});
if (j < 2) arrowDown(slide, 7.8, 1.59+j*1.18+0.88, 0.3);
});
// bridge arrow col1 -> col2 (after step3)
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.line, {
x:4.1, y:2.03, w:1.8, h:0,
line:{color:GRAY, pt:1.5, endArrowType:"arrow"}
});
slide.addText("→ continue", {
x:4.15, y:1.87, w:1.7, h:0.28,
fontSize:9, color:GRAY, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", italic:true
});
// END
node(slide, 3.8, 5.05, 2.4, 0.45, "✓ ANATOMICAL POSITION SET", GREEN, WHITE, 11);
}
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SLIDE 4 — BODY PLANES FLOWCHART
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
{
let slide = pres.addSlide();
bg(slide);
titleBar(slide, "Flowchart: The 3 Body Planes", "How each plane divides the body");
// Root
node(slide, 3.5, 0.82, 3.0, 0.6, "BODY PLANES\n(3 Types)", TEAL, WHITE, 13);
arrowDown(slide, 5.0, 1.42, 0.25);
// Horizontal connector bar
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.line, {
x:1.5, y:1.67, w:7.0, h:0,
line:{color:GRAY, pt:2}
});
// 3 columns
const planes = [
{
name:"CORONAL\n(Frontal) Plane",
fill:BLUE,
orient:"Vertical",
divides:"Front (Anterior)\nvs\nBack (Posterior)",
eg:"Cut parallel to chest",
lx:0.25
},
{
name:"SAGITTAL\nPlane",
fill:GREEN,
orient:"Vertical\n(⊥ to Coronal)",
divides:"Left side\nvs\nRight side",
eg:"Median = equal halves",
lx:3.6
},
{
name:"TRANSVERSE\n(Axial/Horizontal) Plane",
fill:PURPLE,
orient:"Horizontal",
divides:"Upper (Superior)\nvs\nLower (Inferior)",
eg:"CT cross-section",
lx:6.95
}
];
planes.forEach((p) => {
// tick down
arrowDown(slide, p.lx+1.4, 1.67, 0.3);
// main plane box
node(slide, p.lx, 1.97, 2.8, 0.72, p.name, p.fill, WHITE, 12);
// arrow down
arrowDown(slide, p.lx+1.4, 2.69, 0.25);
// orientation box
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:p.lx+0.15, y:2.94, w:2.5, h:0.55,
fill:{color:"F1F5F9"}, line:{color:p.fill, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.08
});
slide.addText([
{text:"Orientation: ", options:{bold:true, color:p.fill}},
{text:p.orient, options:{color:DARK}}
], {
x:p.lx+0.15, y:2.94, w:2.5, h:0.55,
fontSize:11, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
arrowDown(slide, p.lx+1.4, 3.49, 0.22);
// divides box
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:p.lx+0.15, y:3.71, w:2.5, h:0.72,
fill:{color:"EFF6FF"}, line:{color:p.fill, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.08
});
slide.addText([
{text:"Divides:\n", options:{bold:true, color:p.fill}},
{text:p.divides, options:{color:DARK}}
], {
x:p.lx+0.15, y:3.71, w:2.5, h:0.72,
fontSize:11, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
arrowDown(slide, p.lx+1.4, 4.43, 0.2);
// example
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:p.lx+0.15, y:4.63, w:2.5, h:0.52,
fill:{color:LGOLD}, line:{color:GOLD, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.08
});
slide.addText([
{text:"e.g. ", options:{bold:true, color:GOLD}},
{text:p.eg, options:{color:DARK, italic:true}}
], {
x:p.lx+0.15, y:4.63, w:2.5, h:0.52,
fontSize:10, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
});
}
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SLIDE 5 — DIRECTIONAL TERMS FLOWCHART (3 pairs)
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
{
let slide = pres.addSlide();
bg(slide);
titleBar(slide, "Flowchart: Directional Terms – 3 Main Pairs", "Describing location relative to the body");
node(slide, 3.5, 0.82, 3.0, 0.6, "WHERE IS THE\nSTRUCTURE?", TEAL, WHITE, 13);
arrowDown(slide, 5.0, 1.42, 0.25);
// 3 rows, each with a pair
const pairs = [
{
q:"Front or Back?",
l:{term:"ANTERIOR\n(Ventral)", fill:BLUE, def:"Toward the FRONT", eg:'Nose, sternum'},
r:{term:"POSTERIOR\n(Dorsal)", fill:"0369A1", def:"Toward the BACK", eg:'Vertebral column'},
y:1.67
},
{
q:"Toward midline\nor away?",
l:{term:"MEDIAL", fill:GREEN, def:"Toward the MIDLINE", eg:'Nose (vs eyes)'},
r:{term:"LATERAL", fill:"15803D", def:"Away from midline", eg:'Thumb (vs little finger)'},
y:3.05
},
{
q:"Higher or\nlower on body?",
l:{term:"SUPERIOR", fill:PURPLE, def:"Toward the HEAD (top)", eg:'Head > shoulders'},
r:{term:"INFERIOR", fill:"6D28D9", def:"Toward the FEET (bottom)", eg:'Knee < hip joint'},
y:4.4
}
];
pairs.forEach((p) => {
// question diamond
diamond(slide, 4.2, p.y, 1.6, 0.58, p.q, GOLD, NAVY);
// left arrow + box
arrowLeft(slide, 1.1, p.y+0.29, 3.1);
node(slide, 0.15, p.y+0.0, 2.6, 0.55, p.l.term, p.l.fill, WHITE, 12);
// left def + eg
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:0.15, y:p.y+0.62, w:2.6, h:0.52,
fill:{color:LBLUE}, line:{color:p.l.fill, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.06
});
slide.addText([
{text:p.l.def+"\n", options:{bold:true, color:p.l.fill, fontSize:10}},
{text:"e.g. "+p.l.eg, options:{color:DARK, italic:true, fontSize:9}}
], {
x:0.15, y:p.y+0.62, w:2.6, h:0.52,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
// right arrow + box
arrowRight(slide, 5.8, p.y+0.29, 2.4);
node(slide, 7.25, p.y+0.0, 2.6, 0.55, p.r.term, p.r.fill, WHITE, 12);
// right def + eg
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:7.25, y:p.y+0.62, w:2.6, h:0.52,
fill:{color:LGREEN}, line:{color:p.r.fill, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.06
});
slide.addText([
{text:p.r.def+"\n", options:{bold:true, color:p.r.fill, fontSize:10}},
{text:"e.g. "+p.r.eg, options:{color:DARK, italic:true, fontSize:9}}
], {
x:7.25, y:p.y+0.62, w:2.6, h:0.52,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
});
}
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SLIDE 6 — PROXIMAL/DISTAL, CRANIAL/CAUDAL, ROSTRAL
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
{
let slide = pres.addSlide();
bg(slide);
titleBar(slide, "Flowchart: More Directional Terms", "Proximal/Distal · Cranial/Caudal · Rostral");
// 3 separate mini-flowcharts side by side
const charts = [
{
title:"PROXIMAL / DISTAL",
titleFill:BLUE,
question:"Distance from\nORIGIN / ATTACHMENT?",
l:{term:"PROXIMAL", fill:BLUE, def:"Closer to origin", eg:"Shoulder > Elbow"},
r:{term:"DISTAL", fill:"0369A1", def:"Farther from origin", eg:"Hand < Elbow"},
note:"Used for limbs, vessels,\nnerves, airways",
x:0.2
},
{
title:"CRANIAL / CAUDAL",
titleFill:GREEN,
question:"Toward head\nor tail?",
l:{term:"CRANIAL", fill:GREEN, def:"Toward the HEAD", eg:"Brain is cranial"},
r:{term:"CAUDAL", fill:"15803D",def:"Toward the TAIL", eg:"Sacrum is caudal"},
note:"Alternative to\nSuperior / Inferior",
x:3.55
},
{
title:"ROSTRAL",
titleFill:PURPLE,
question:"Position within\nthe BRAIN/HEAD?",
l:{term:"ROSTRAL", fill:PURPLE, def:"Toward the NOSE\n(used in head/brain)", eg:"Forebrain > Hindbrain"},
r:null,
note:"Only used in\nbrain/head anatomy",
x:6.9
}
];
charts.forEach((c) => {
// Title banner
node(slide, c.x, 0.82, 2.85, 0.52, c.title, c.titleFill, WHITE, 12);
arrowDown(slide, c.x+1.425, 1.34, 0.22);
// Question diamond
diamond(slide, c.x+0.42, 1.56, 2.0, 0.65, c.question, GOLD, NAVY);
arrowDown(slide, c.x+1.425, 2.21, 0.22);
if (c.r) {
// Two branches
// Left branch
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.line, {
x:c.x+0.42, y:2.43, w:0, h:0,
line:{color:GRAY, pt:1}
});
arrowLeft(slide, c.x+0.05, 2.55, 1.25);
node(slide, c.x, 2.55, 1.25, 0.58, c.l.term, c.l.fill, WHITE, 11);
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:c.x, y:3.22, w:1.3, h:0.72,
fill:{color:LBLUE}, line:{color:c.l.fill, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.06
});
slide.addText([
{text:c.l.def+"\n", options:{bold:true, color:c.l.fill, fontSize:9.5}},
{text:"e.g. "+c.l.eg, options:{color:DARK, italic:true, fontSize:8.5}}
], {
x:c.x, y:3.22, w:1.3, h:0.72, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
// Right branch
arrowRight(slide, c.x+1.7, 2.55, 1.15);
node(slide, c.x+1.6, 2.55, 1.25, 0.58, c.r.term, c.r.fill, WHITE, 11);
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:c.x+1.55, y:3.22, w:1.3, h:0.72,
fill:{color:LGREEN}, line:{color:c.r.fill, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.06
});
slide.addText([
{text:c.r.def+"\n", options:{bold:true, color:c.r.fill, fontSize:9.5}},
{text:"e.g. "+c.r.eg, options:{color:DARK, italic:true, fontSize:8.5}}
], {
x:c.x+1.55, y:3.22, w:1.3, h:0.72, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
} else {
// Single branch (Rostral)
node(slide, c.x, 2.55, 2.85, 0.7, c.l.term, c.l.fill, WHITE, 12);
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:c.x, y:3.35, w:2.85, h:0.72,
fill:{color:LPURP}, line:{color:PURPLE, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.06
});
slide.addText([
{text:c.l.def+"\n", options:{bold:true, color:PURPLE, fontSize:10}},
{text:"e.g. "+c.l.eg, options:{color:DARK, italic:true, fontSize:9}}
], {
x:c.x, y:3.35, w:2.85, h:0.72, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
}
// Note box at bottom
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:c.x, y:4.18, w:2.85, h:0.72,
fill:{color:LGOLD}, line:{color:GOLD, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.08
});
slide.addText([
{text:"📌 Note: ", options:{bold:true, color:GOLD, fontSize:10}},
{text:c.note, options:{color:DARK, fontSize:9.5}}
], {
x:c.x, y:4.18, w:2.85, h:0.72,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
});
}
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SLIDE 7 — SUPERFICIAL & DEEP FLOWCHART
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
{
let slide = pres.addSlide();
bg(slide);
titleBar(slide, "Flowchart: Superficial & Deep", "Relative to the outer layer of deep fascia");
node(slide, 3.5, 0.82, 3.0, 0.6, "DESCRIBE STRUCTURE\nPOSITION", TEAL, WHITE, 13);
arrowDown(slide, 5.0, 1.42, 0.28);
// Decision diamond
diamond(slide, 3.6, 1.7, 2.8, 0.78, "Is it closer to\nthe body SURFACE?", GOLD, NAVY);
// YES path (left)
arrowLeft(slide, 0.5, 2.09, 3.1);
slide.addText("YES", {x:1.2, y:1.88, w:0.8, h:0.28, fontSize:10, bold:true, color:GREEN, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center"});
node(slide, 0.2, 1.82, 2.2, 0.58, "SUPERFICIAL", BLUE, WHITE, 15);
arrowDown(slide, 1.3, 2.4, 0.25);
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:0.2, y:2.65, w:2.2, h:1.22,
fill:{color:LBLUE}, line:{color:BLUE, pt:1.5}, rectRadius:0.1
});
slide.addText([
{text:"External to deep fascia\n\n", options:{bold:true, color:BLUE, fontSize:10}},
{text:"Includes:\n• Skin\n• Superficial fascia\n• Mammary glands", options:{color:DARK, fontSize:10}}
], {
x:0.2, y:2.65, w:2.2, h:1.22,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
arrowDown(slide, 1.3, 3.87, 0.22);
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:0.2, y:4.09, w:2.2, h:0.62,
fill:{color:LGOLD}, line:{color:GOLD, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.08
});
slide.addText('e.g. "Sternum is\nsuperficial to the heart"', {
x:0.2, y:4.09, w:2.2, h:0.62,
fontSize:10, color:DARK, fontFace:"Calibri",
align:"center", valign:"middle", italic:true
});
// NO path (right)
arrowRight(slide, 6.4, 2.09, 3.1);
slide.addText("NO", {x:7.9, y:1.88, w:0.8, h:0.28, fontSize:10, bold:true, color:RED, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center"});
node(slide, 7.6, 1.82, 2.2, 0.58, "DEEP", RED, WHITE, 15);
arrowDown(slide, 8.7, 2.4, 0.25);
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:7.6, y:2.65, w:2.2, h:1.22,
fill:{color:LRED}, line:{color:RED, pt:1.5}, rectRadius:0.1
});
slide.addText([
{text:"Enclosed within deep fascia\n\n", options:{bold:true, color:RED, fontSize:10}},
{text:"Includes:\n• Skeletal muscles\n• Viscera (organs)", options:{color:DARK, fontSize:10}}
], {
x:7.6, y:2.65, w:2.2, h:1.22,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
arrowDown(slide, 8.7, 3.87, 0.22);
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:7.6, y:4.09, w:2.2, h:0.62,
fill:{color:LGOLD}, line:{color:GOLD, pt:1}, rectRadius:0.08
});
slide.addText('e.g. "Stomach is\ndeep to abdominal wall"', {
x:7.6, y:4.09, w:2.2, h:0.62,
fontSize:10, color:DARK, fontFace:"Calibri",
align:"center", valign:"middle", italic:true
});
// Wound note (centre)
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:3.4, y:2.7, w:3.2, h:1.1,
fill:{color:"FFF7ED"}, line:{color:ORANGE, pt:1.5}, rectRadius:0.1
});
slide.addText([
{text:"🩹 Wound Classification\n\n", options:{bold:true, color:ORANGE, fontSize:11}},
{text:"Superficial wound: stays above deep fascia\nDeep wound: penetrates through deep fascia", options:{color:DARK, fontSize:10}}
], {
x:3.4, y:2.7, w:3.2, h:1.1,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
// KEY boundary line note
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:3.4, y:3.95, w:3.2, h:0.75,
fill:{color:LGREEN}, line:{color:GREEN, pt:1.5}, rectRadius:0.1
});
slide.addText([
{text:"🔑 Key Boundary: ", options:{bold:true, color:GREEN, fontSize:11}},
{text:"The outer layer of DEEP FASCIA separates superficial from deep.", options:{color:DARK, fontSize:10}}
], {
x:3.4, y:3.95, w:3.2, h:0.75,
fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", valign:"middle"
});
}
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
// SLIDE 8 — ALL TERMS AT A GLANCE (visual grid)
// ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
{
let slide = pres.addSlide();
bg(slide);
titleBar(slide, "All Terms at a Glance", "Quick visual reference");
const allTerms = [
{term:"Anterior", opp:"Posterior", mean:"Front", fill:BLUE},
{term:"Posterior", opp:"Anterior", mean:"Back", fill:"0369A1"},
{term:"Medial", opp:"Lateral", mean:"Toward midline", fill:GREEN},
{term:"Lateral", opp:"Medial", mean:"Away from midline", fill:"15803D"},
{term:"Superior", opp:"Inferior", mean:"Toward head", fill:PURPLE},
{term:"Inferior", opp:"Superior", mean:"Toward feet", fill:"6D28D9"},
{term:"Proximal", opp:"Distal", mean:"Closer to origin", fill:ORANGE},
{term:"Distal", opp:"Proximal", mean:"Farther from origin", fill:"C2410C"},
{term:"Cranial", opp:"Caudal", mean:"Toward head", fill:RED},
{term:"Caudal", opp:"Cranial", mean:"Toward tail", fill:"B91C1C"},
{term:"Rostral", opp:"--", mean:"Toward nose (brain)", fill:GOLD},
{term:"Superficial",opp:"Deep", mean:"Near surface", fill:TEAL},
{term:"Deep", opp:"Superficial",mean:"Away from surface", fill:"0F7280"},
];
// 2-row table, 4 cols + extras
// Layout: 4 per row across, 4 rows
allTerms.forEach((t, i) => {
const col = i % 4;
const row = Math.floor(i / 4);
const xPos = 0.25 + col * 2.42;
const yPos = 0.82 + row * 1.18;
const cardW = 2.3;
const cardH = 1.0;
// Card
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:xPos, y:yPos, w:cardW, h:cardH,
fill:{color:t.fill}, line:{color:darken(t.fill), pt:1}, rectRadius:0.1
});
// Top: term name
slide.addText(t.term, {
x:xPos+0.05, y:yPos+0.04, w:cardW-0.1, h:0.34,
fontSize:14, bold:true, color:WHITE, fontFace:"Calibri",
align:"center", valign:"middle", margin:0
});
// Divider
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.rect, {
x:xPos+0.1, y:yPos+0.38, w:cardW-0.2, h:0.02,
fill:{color:"FFFFFF40"}, line:{color:"FFFFFF40"}
});
// Meaning
slide.addText(t.mean, {
x:xPos+0.05, y:yPos+0.42, w:cardW-0.1, h:0.3,
fontSize:10, color:WHITE, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center", italic:true
});
// Opposite pill
slide.addShape(pres.ShapeType.roundRect, {
x:xPos+0.3, y:yPos+0.72, w:cardW-0.6, h:0.22,
fill:{color:"FFFFFF30"}, line:{color:"FFFFFF50", pt:0.5}, rectRadius:0.1
});
slide.addText("↔ " + t.opp, {
x:xPos+0.3, y:yPos+0.72, w:cardW-0.6, h:0.22,
fontSize:8.5, color:WHITE, fontFace:"Calibri", align:"center"
});
});
}
// Write file
pres.writeFile({ fileName: "/home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/Anatomical_Nomenclature_Flowcharts.pptx" })
.then(() => console.log("DONE"))
.catch(err => { console.error(err); process.exit(1); });
Running Command
cd /home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx && node create_flowcharts.js 2>&1
Editing File
~/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/create_flowcharts.js
Successfully replaced 1 instance(s) of the string in '/home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/create_flowcharts.js'
Running Command
cd /home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx && node create_flowcharts.js 2>&1
Clean build - no errors! Your flowchart presentation is ready:
Anatomical Nomenclature Flowcharts
Presentation · PPTX
Here's what's inside across 8 slides:
| Slide | Flowchart |
|---|---|
| 1 | Title slide |
| 2 | Master Overview - all 5 topic branches in one map |
| 3 | Anatomical Position - 6-step checklist flowchart |
| 4 | 3 Body Planes - Coronal / Sagittal / Transverse with orientation + examples |
| 5 | Directional Terms (Part 1) - 3 decision diamonds: Front/Back? Midline? Up/Down? |
| 6 | Directional Terms (Part 2) - Proximal/Distal, Cranial/Caudal, Rostral (3 mini-charts) |
| 7 | Superficial & Deep - YES/NO decision diamond + wound classification |
| 8 | All 13 Terms at a Glance - color-coded card grid with opposites |
Each flowchart uses decision diamonds, arrows, and color-coded boxes to make navigation easy and visual.
Make quick reference laminated flashcards (generate as PDF)
Reading File
Writing File
~/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/make_flashcards.py
"""
Anatomical Nomenclature – Laminated Flashcards PDF
Layout: 3 cards per row × 3 rows = 9 cards per A4 page, with cut marks
Card size: ~85mm × 55mm (standard credit-card / laminate size)
"""
from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.lib.units import mm
from reportlab.lib import colors
from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas
from reportlab.pdfbase import pdfmetrics
from reportlab.pdfbase.ttfonts import TTFont
from reportlab.lib.colors import HexColor
import math
OUTPUT = "/home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx/Anatomical_Nomenclature_Flashcards.pdf"
# ── Page setup ──────────────────────────────────────────────
PAGE_W, PAGE_H = A4 # 210 × 297 mm
CARD_W = 85 * mm
CARD_H = 54 * mm
COLS = 2
ROWS_PER_PAGE = 4
MARGIN_X = (PAGE_W - COLS * CARD_W) / 2
MARGIN_Y = 12 * mm
GAP_X = 0
GAP_Y = 5 * mm
# ── Palette ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
NAVY = HexColor("#0D1B2A")
TEAL = HexColor("#1B9AAA")
LTEAL = HexColor("#C4F1F9")
WHITE = HexColor("#FFFFFF")
CREAM = HexColor("#FFFEF5")
BLUE = HexColor("#2563EB")
LBLUE = HexColor("#DBEAFE")
GREEN = HexColor("#16A34A")
LGREEN = HexColor("#DCFCE7")
PURPLE = HexColor("#7C3AED")
LPURP = HexColor("#EDE9FE")
ORANGE = HexColor("#EA580C")
LORAN = HexColor("#FFEDD5")
GOLD = HexColor("#D97706")
LGOLD = HexColor("#FEF3C7")
RED = HexColor("#DC2626")
LRED = HexColor("#FEE2E2")
DARK = HexColor("#1E293B")
GRAY = HexColor("#64748B")
SILVER = HexColor("#F1F5F9")
# ── Flashcard data ────────────────────────────────────────────
# Each card: (header_text, header_bg, header_fg, body_items, back_text, accent_color)
# body_items: list of (label, value, label_color)
# Cards are grouped into sets of 8 per A4 page (2×4)
cards = [
# ── CARD 1: Title / Cover ─────────────────────────
{
"type": "cover",
"title": "Anatomical\nNomenclature",
"subtitle": "Quick Reference Flashcards",
"note": "Gray's Anatomy for Students",
"bg": NAVY,
"accent": TEAL,
},
# ── CARD 2: Anatomical Position ───────────────────
{
"type": "term",
"header": "Anatomical Position",
"header_bg": TEAL,
"header_fg": NAVY,
"tag": "REFERENCE POSTURE",
"rows": [
("Body", "Upright, standing straight"),
("Feet", "Together, toes forward"),
("Hands", "By sides, palms forward"),
("Face", "Looking forward, mouth closed"),
("Eyes", "Open, neutral expression"),
("Orbit", "Level with top of ear opening"),
],
"footer": "All anatomical terms are defined\nrelative to this position",
"footer_bg": LTEAL,
"footer_fg": NAVY,
},
# ── CARD 3: Body Planes ───────────────────────────
{
"type": "term",
"header": "Body Planes",
"header_bg": BLUE,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "3 MAJOR PLANES",
"rows": [
("Coronal", "Vertical — divides Anterior / Posterior"),
("Sagittal", "Vertical — divides Left / Right"),
("Median", "Sagittal through midline — equal halves"),
("Transverse", "Horizontal — divides Superior / Inferior"),
("Axial / Horizontal", "Same as transverse"),
],
"footer": "Planes are orientated relative to\nthe anatomical position",
"footer_bg": LBLUE,
"footer_fg": DARK,
},
# ── CARD 4: Anterior / Posterior ──────────────────
{
"type": "pair",
"header": "Anterior ↔ Posterior",
"header_bg": BLUE,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "DIRECTIONAL TERM",
"left_title": "ANTERIOR",
"left_sub": "(Ventral)",
"left_def": "Toward the FRONT of the body",
"left_eg": "Nose, sternum,\nabdominal wall",
"right_title": "POSTERIOR",
"right_sub": "(Dorsal)",
"right_def": "Toward the BACK of the body",
"right_eg": "Vertebral column,\nscapula",
"left_bg": LBLUE,
"right_bg": SILVER,
},
# ── CARD 5: Medial / Lateral ──────────────────────
{
"type": "pair",
"header": "Medial ↔ Lateral",
"header_bg": GREEN,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "DIRECTIONAL TERM",
"left_title": "MEDIAL",
"left_sub": "",
"left_def": "Closer to the MIDLINE\n(median sagittal plane)",
"left_eg": "Nose is medial\nto the eyes",
"right_title": "LATERAL",
"right_sub": "",
"right_def": "Farther from\nthe MIDLINE",
"right_eg": "Thumb is lateral\nto little finger",
"left_bg": LGREEN,
"right_bg": SILVER,
},
# ── CARD 6: Superior / Inferior ───────────────────
{
"type": "pair",
"header": "Superior ↔ Inferior",
"header_bg": PURPLE,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "DIRECTIONAL TERM",
"left_title": "SUPERIOR",
"left_sub": "",
"left_def": "Toward the TOP\n(toward the head)",
"left_eg": "Head is superior\nto the shoulders",
"right_title": "INFERIOR",
"right_sub": "",
"right_def": "Toward the BOTTOM\n(toward the feet)",
"right_eg": "Knee is inferior\nto the hip joint",
"left_bg": LPURP,
"right_bg": SILVER,
},
# ── CARD 7: Proximal / Distal ─────────────────────
{
"type": "pair",
"header": "Proximal ↔ Distal",
"header_bg": ORANGE,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "LIMB & BRANCHING TERM",
"left_title": "PROXIMAL",
"left_sub": "",
"left_def": "Closer to the ORIGIN\nor point of attachment",
"left_eg": "Shoulder is proximal\nto the elbow",
"right_title": "DISTAL",
"right_sub": "",
"right_def": "Farther from\nthe ORIGIN",
"right_eg": "Hand is distal\nto the elbow",
"left_bg": LORAN,
"right_bg": SILVER,
},
# ── CARD 8: Cranial / Caudal ──────────────────────
{
"type": "pair",
"header": "Cranial ↔ Caudal",
"header_bg": RED,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "DIRECTIONAL TERM",
"left_title": "CRANIAL",
"left_sub": "(toward head)",
"left_def": "Toward the HEAD end\nof the body",
"left_eg": "Brain is cranial to\nthe spinal cord",
"right_title": "CAUDAL",
"right_sub": "(toward tail)",
"right_def": "Toward the TAIL /\ninferior spine",
"right_eg": "Sacrum is caudal to\nlumbar vertebrae",
"left_bg": LRED,
"right_bg": SILVER,
},
# ── CARD 9: Rostral ───────────────────────────────
{
"type": "term",
"header": "Rostral",
"header_bg": PURPLE,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "HEAD / BRAIN TERM",
"rows": [
("Definition", "Toward the NOSE"),
("Used in", "Head & brain anatomy specifically"),
("Example", "Forebrain is rostral to hindbrain"),
("Note", "Not used for general body description"),
],
"footer": "Rostral = 'toward the beak/nose'\nFrom Latin: rostrum (beak)",
"footer_bg": LPURP,
"footer_fg": DARK,
},
# ── CARD 10: Superficial / Deep ───────────────────
{
"type": "pair",
"header": "Superficial ↔ Deep",
"header_bg": TEAL,
"header_fg": NAVY,
"tag": "DEPTH TERM",
"left_title": "SUPERFICIAL",
"left_sub": "(external to deep fascia)",
"left_def": "Closer to the\nbody surface",
"left_eg": "Skin, superficial fascia,\nmammary glands",
"right_title": "DEEP",
"right_sub": "(enclosed by deep fascia)",
"right_def": "Farther from\nbody surface",
"right_eg": "Skeletal muscles,\nviscera (organs)",
"left_bg": LTEAL,
"right_bg": SILVER,
},
# ── CARD 11: Wounds ───────────────────────────────
{
"type": "term",
"header": "Wound Depth Classification",
"header_bg": RED,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "CLINICAL APPLICATION",
"rows": [
("Superficial wound", "External to outer layer of deep fascia"),
("Deep wound", "Penetrates through deep fascia"),
("Key boundary", "Outer layer of DEEP FASCIA"),
("Clinical note", "Determines wound management and risk"),
],
"footer": "Sternum is SUPERFICIAL to heart\nStomach is DEEP to abdominal wall",
"footer_bg": LRED,
"footer_fg": DARK,
},
# ── CARD 12: Quick Summary Table ─────────────────
{
"type": "table",
"header": "All Terms — Summary",
"header_bg": NAVY,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "MASTER REFERENCE",
"pairs": [
("Anterior", "Posterior", BLUE),
("Medial", "Lateral", GREEN),
("Superior", "Inferior", PURPLE),
("Proximal", "Distal", ORANGE),
("Cranial", "Caudal", RED),
("Superficial", "Deep", TEAL),
],
"extra": "Rostral = toward nose (brain/head only)",
},
# ── CARD 13: Inclusive Terminology ───────────────
{
"type": "term",
"header": "Inclusive Terminology",
"header_bg": GREEN,
"header_fg": WHITE,
"tag": "CLINICAL PRACTICE",
"rows": [
("Upper body", "Instead of: Chest / Breast"),
("Erectile tissue", "Instead of: Penis / Clitoris"),
("Gonads", "Instead of: Testes / Ovaries"),
],
"footer": "Use patient-preferred terms.\nBase care on PRESENT ANATOMY,\nnot gender assumptions.",
"footer_bg": LGREEN,
"footer_fg": DARK,
},
# ── CARD 14: Planes Mnemonic ─────────────────────
{
"type": "mnemonic",
"header": "Memory Aids",
"header_bg": GOLD,
"header_fg": NAVY,
"tag": "STUDY TIPS",
"items": [
("Coronal", "Crown on HEAD → front/back split"),
("Sagittal", "Sagitta (arrow) flies left-right"),
("Transverse", "Trans = across → top/bottom split"),
("Proximal", "PROX = close, like proximity"),
("Distal", "DiSTAL = far from starting point"),
("Rostral", "Rostrum (beak) → toward nose"),
],
},
]
# ── Drawing functions ─────────────────────────────────────────
def rounded_rect(c, x, y, w, h, r, fill_color, stroke_color=None, stroke_width=0.5):
"""Draw a rounded rectangle."""
p = c.beginPath()
p.moveTo(x + r, y)
p.lineTo(x + w - r, y)
p.arcTo(x + w - r, y, x + w, y + r, 0, 90) # bottom-right
p.lineTo(x + w, y + h - r)
p.arcTo(x + w - r, y + h - r, x + w, y + h, 0, 90) # top-right
p.lineTo(x + r, y + h)
p.arcTo(x, y + h - r, x + r, y + h, 0, 90) # top-left
p.lineTo(x, y + r)
p.arcTo(x, y, x + r, y + r, 0, 90) # bottom-left
p.close()
c.setFillColor(fill_color)
if stroke_color:
c.setStrokeColor(stroke_color)
c.setLineWidth(stroke_width)
c.drawPath(p, fill=1, stroke=1)
else:
c.drawPath(p, fill=1, stroke=0)
def cut_marks(c, cx, cy, size=3*mm, gap=1.5*mm):
"""Draw small cross cut marks at corner positions."""
c.setStrokeColor(GRAY)
c.setLineWidth(0.3)
# horizontal
c.line(cx - size - gap, cy, cx - gap, cy)
c.line(cx + gap, cy, cx + size + gap, cy)
# vertical
c.line(cx, cy - size - gap, cx, cy - gap)
c.line(cx, cy + gap, cx, cy + size + gap)
def draw_card_base(c, x, y, w, h, bg=WHITE, border=TEAL):
"""Draw card background with shadow effect."""
# Shadow
rounded_rect(c, x+1.5, y-1.5, w, h, 4*mm, HexColor("#D0D0D0"))
# Card
rounded_rect(c, x, y, w, h, 4*mm, bg, border, 0.8)
def draw_header(c, x, y, w, header_text, bg, fg, tag=None):
"""Draw the colored header band."""
hh = 11 * mm
rounded_rect(c, x, y + CARD_H - hh, w, hh, 0, bg)
# fix corners
c.setFillColor(bg)
c.rect(x, y + CARD_H - hh, w, hh/2, fill=1, stroke=0)
# top-left/right round still from base card
c.setFillColor(bg)
c.rect(x, y + CARD_H - hh, w, hh, fill=1, stroke=0)
# Tag pill
if tag:
tag_w = 30 * mm
tag_h = 3.5 * mm
c.setFillColor(HexColor("#FFFFFF") if bg != WHITE else NAVY)
c.setFillAlpha(0.2)
c.roundRect(x + w - tag_w - 2*mm, y + CARD_H - 5*mm, tag_w, tag_h, 1.5*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillAlpha(1.0)
c.setFillColor(WHITE if bg.hexval() not in ("#fffef5","#f0f7ff") else NAVY)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 5.5)
c.drawCentredString(x + w - tag_w/2 - 2*mm, y + CARD_H - 4.2*mm, tag)
# Header text
c.setFillColor(fg)
lines = header_text.split("\n")
fs = 9 if len(lines) > 1 else 10
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", fs)
for i, line in enumerate(lines):
ty = y + CARD_H - 6.5*mm + (i * -3.8*mm) + ((len(lines)-1)*1.9*mm)
c.drawString(x + 3*mm, ty, line)
def text_wrapped(c, text, x, y, max_w, font, size, color, leading=None):
"""Draw text, wrapping at max_w."""
from reportlab.pdfbase.pdfmetrics import stringWidth
if leading is None:
leading = size * 1.3
c.setFont(font, size)
c.setFillColor(color)
words = text.split()
line = ""
cy = y
for word in words:
test = (line + " " + word).strip()
if stringWidth(test, font, size) <= max_w:
line = test
else:
if line:
c.drawString(x, cy, line)
cy -= leading
line = word
if line:
c.drawString(x, cy, line)
return cy - leading # return y after last line
# ── Card type renderers ────────────────────────────────────────
def render_cover(c, x, y, card):
draw_card_base(c, x, y, CARD_W, CARD_H, card["bg"], card["accent"])
# decorative circle
c.setFillColor(HexColor("#1B3A52"))
c.circle(x + CARD_W - 12*mm, y + CARD_H - 10*mm, 18*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillColor(HexColor("#0F2535"))
c.circle(x + 8*mm, y + 8*mm, 12*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
# accent stripe
c.setFillColor(card["accent"])
c.rect(x, y + CARD_H*0.42, CARD_W, 1*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillColor(WHITE)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 15)
lines = card["title"].split("\n")
for i, l in enumerate(lines):
c.drawCentredString(x + CARD_W/2, y + CARD_H*0.7 - i*7*mm, l)
c.setFillColor(card["accent"])
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 7)
c.drawCentredString(x + CARD_W/2, y + CARD_H*0.36, card["subtitle"])
c.setFillColor(GRAY)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 5.5)
c.drawCentredString(x + CARD_W/2, y + 3*mm, card["note"])
def render_term(c, x, y, card):
draw_card_base(c, x, y, CARD_W, CARD_H, CREAM, HexColor(card["header_bg"].hexval()))
draw_header(c, x, y, CARD_W, card["header"], card["header_bg"], card["header_fg"], card.get("tag"))
header_h = 11 * mm
body_top = y + CARD_H - header_h - 2*mm
row_h = 7.2 * mm
pad = 3 * mm
for i, (label, value) in enumerate(card["rows"]):
ry = body_top - i * row_h
if ry < y + 12*mm:
break
# alternating row bg
bg_color = HexColor("#F8FAFC") if i % 2 == 0 else WHITE
c.setFillColor(bg_color)
c.rect(x + pad, ry - row_h + 1*mm, CARD_W - 2*pad, row_h - 1*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
# label
c.setFillColor(card["header_bg"])
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 6.5)
c.drawString(x + pad + 1*mm, ry - 4*mm, label)
# value
c.setFillColor(DARK)
c.setFont("Helvetica", 6.5)
# right side
vx = x + pad + 26*mm
c.drawString(vx, ry - 4*mm, value)
# footer
if "footer" in card:
fc = card.get("footer_bg", LTEAL)
ftc = card.get("footer_fg", DARK)
c.setFillColor(fc)
c.rect(x, y, CARD_W, 11*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillColor(ftc)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 5.5)
lines = card["footer"].split("\n")
for i, l in enumerate(lines):
c.drawCentredString(x + CARD_W/2, y + 7.5*mm - i*3.5*mm, l)
def render_pair(c, x, y, card):
draw_card_base(c, x, y, CARD_W, CARD_H, CREAM, HexColor(card["header_bg"].hexval()))
draw_header(c, x, y, CARD_W, card["header"], card["header_bg"], card["header_fg"], card.get("tag"))
header_h = 11 * mm
body_top = y + CARD_H - header_h
half = (CARD_W - 2*mm) / 2
# Left panel
c.setFillColor(card["left_bg"])
c.rect(x + 1*mm, y + 11*mm, half, body_top - y - 11*mm - 1*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
# Right panel
c.setFillColor(card["right_bg"])
c.rect(x + 1*mm + half, y + 11*mm, half, body_top - y - 11*mm - 1*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
# Divider
c.setStrokeColor(GRAY)
c.setLineWidth(0.4)
c.line(x + CARD_W/2, y + 11*mm, x + CARD_W/2, body_top - 1*mm)
def draw_side(tx, title, sub, defn, eg, title_color):
c.setFillColor(title_color)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 8.5)
c.drawCentredString(tx + half/2, body_top - 5.5*mm, title)
if sub:
c.setFillColor(GRAY)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 5.5)
c.drawCentredString(tx + half/2, body_top - 9*mm, sub)
# divider under title
c.setStrokeColor(title_color)
c.setLineWidth(0.6)
c.line(tx + 4*mm, body_top - 10.5*mm, tx + half - 4*mm, body_top - 10.5*mm)
c.setFillColor(DARK)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 6)
c.drawCentredString(tx + half/2, body_top - 14.5*mm, "Definition:")
c.setFillColor(DARK)
c.setFont("Helvetica", 6)
lines = defn.split("\n")
for i, l in enumerate(lines):
c.drawCentredString(tx + half/2, body_top - 18*mm - i*3.5*mm, l)
c.setFillColor(GOLD)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 5.5)
c.drawCentredString(tx + half/2, body_top - 28*mm, "e.g.")
c.setFillColor(HexColor("#92400E"))
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 5.5)
lines2 = eg.split("\n")
for i, l in enumerate(lines2):
c.drawCentredString(tx + half/2, body_top - 31.5*mm - i*3.2*mm, l)
draw_side(x + 1*mm, card["left_title"], card["left_sub"], card["left_def"], card["left_eg"], card["header_bg"])
draw_side(x + 1*mm + half, card["right_title"], card["right_sub"], card["right_def"], card["right_eg"], GRAY)
# Footer strip
c.setFillColor(HexColor("#F1F5F9"))
c.rect(x, y, CARD_W, 11*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillColor(GRAY)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 5)
c.drawCentredString(x + CARD_W/2, y + 6.5*mm, "These terms describe relative position,")
c.drawCentredString(x + CARD_W/2, y + 3.5*mm, "always referenced to the anatomical position.")
def render_table(c, x, y, card):
draw_card_base(c, x, y, CARD_W, CARD_H, CREAM, card["header_bg"])
draw_header(c, x, y, CARD_W, card["header"], card["header_bg"], card["header_fg"], card.get("tag"))
header_h = 11 * mm
body_top = y + CARD_H - header_h - 1*mm
row_h = 6.2 * mm
pad = 3 * mm
col_mid = CARD_W / 2
# column headings
c.setFillColor(DARK)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 6.5)
c.drawCentredString(x + col_mid/2, body_top - 3*mm, "TERM A")
c.drawCentredString(x + col_mid + col_mid/2, body_top - 3*mm, "OPPOSITE")
c.setStrokeColor(GRAY)
c.setLineWidth(0.4)
c.line(x + pad, body_top - 4.5*mm, x + CARD_W - pad, body_top - 4.5*mm)
c.line(x + col_mid, body_top - 1*mm, x + col_mid, y + 11*mm)
for i, (a, b, clr) in enumerate(card["pairs"]):
ry = body_top - 5.5*mm - i * row_h
bg = HexColor("#F8FAFC") if i % 2 == 0 else WHITE
c.setFillColor(bg)
c.rect(x + pad, ry - row_h + 1.5*mm, CARD_W - 2*pad, row_h - 1*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
# colored dot
c.setFillColor(clr)
c.circle(x + pad + 2.5*mm, ry - 2.2*mm, 2*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillColor(clr)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 7)
c.drawString(x + pad + 6*mm, ry - 3.5*mm, a)
c.setFillColor(DARK)
c.setFont("Helvetica", 7)
c.drawString(x + col_mid + 3*mm, ry - 3.5*mm, b)
# extra note
c.setFillColor(LGOLD)
c.rect(x, y, CARD_W, 11*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillColor(GOLD)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 6)
c.drawString(x + 3*mm, y + 7*mm, "Note:")
c.setFillColor(DARK)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 6)
c.drawString(x + 12*mm, y + 7*mm, card["extra"])
def render_mnemonic(c, x, y, card):
draw_card_base(c, x, y, CARD_W, CARD_H, LGOLD, GOLD)
draw_header(c, x, y, CARD_W, card["header"], card["header_bg"], card["header_fg"], card.get("tag"))
header_h = 11 * mm
body_top = y + CARD_H - header_h - 1.5*mm
row_h = 6.5 * mm
pad = 3 * mm
for i, (term, tip) in enumerate(card["items"]):
ry = body_top - i * row_h
if ry < y + 5*mm:
break
c.setFillColor(GOLD)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 7)
c.drawString(x + pad, ry - 3*mm, term + ":")
c.setFillColor(DARK)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 6.5)
c.drawString(x + pad + 22*mm, ry - 3*mm, tip)
# light divider
c.setStrokeColor(HexColor("#E5C55A"))
c.setLineWidth(0.3)
c.line(x + pad, ry - row_h + 1.5*mm, x + CARD_W - pad, ry - row_h + 1.5*mm)
# ── Main rendering loop ───────────────────────────────────────
c = canvas.Canvas(OUTPUT, pagesize=A4)
c.setTitle("Anatomical Nomenclature Flashcards")
c.setAuthor("Gray's Anatomy for Students / Orris")
c.setSubject("Quick Reference Laminated Flashcards")
CARDS_PER_ROW = COLS
CARDS_PER_PAGE = COLS * ROWS_PER_PAGE
total_pages = math.ceil(len(cards) / CARDS_PER_PAGE)
for pg in range(total_pages):
page_cards = cards[pg * CARDS_PER_PAGE : (pg + 1) * CARDS_PER_PAGE]
# Page header
c.setFillColor(NAVY)
c.rect(0, PAGE_H - 8*mm, PAGE_W, 8*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
c.setFillColor(WHITE)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 7)
c.drawString(5*mm, PAGE_H - 5.5*mm, "ANATOMICAL NOMENCLATURE · Quick Reference Flashcards")
c.setFont("Helvetica", 6)
c.drawRightString(PAGE_W - 5*mm, PAGE_H - 5.5*mm, f"Page {pg+1} of {total_pages} · Gray's Anatomy for Students")
c.setFillColor(TEAL)
c.rect(0, PAGE_H - 9*mm, PAGE_W, 1*mm, fill=1, stroke=0)
# Instruction text (page 1 only)
if pg == 0:
c.setFillColor(GRAY)
c.setFont("Helvetica-Oblique", 6)
c.drawCentredString(PAGE_W/2, PAGE_H - 12*mm,
"Print, cut along dotted lines, laminate for durable quick-reference cards.")
for ci, card in enumerate(page_cards):
col = ci % COLS
row = ci // COLS
cx = MARGIN_X + col * (CARD_W + GAP_X)
# from top: below header + instruction
top_offset = 14 * mm if pg == 0 else 12 * mm
cy = PAGE_H - top_offset - CARD_H - row * (CARD_H + GAP_Y)
# Cut marks at all 4 corners of the card
for dx in [0, CARD_W]:
for dy in [0, CARD_H]:
cut_marks(c, cx + dx, cy + dy)
# Render the card
t = card.get("type", "term")
if t == "cover":
render_cover(c, cx, cy, card)
elif t == "term":
render_term(c, cx, cy, card)
elif t == "pair":
render_pair(c, cx, cy, card)
elif t == "table":
render_table(c, cx, cy, card)
elif t == "mnemonic":
render_mnemonic(c, cx, cy, card)
c.showPage()
c.save()
print(f"DONE: {OUTPUT}")
Running Command
cd /home/daytona/workspace/anatomical-nomenclature-pptx && python make_flashcards.py 2>&1
Your flashcards PDF is ready!
Anatomical Nomenclature Flashcards
PDF Document · PDF
Here's what's inside - 14 laminate-sized cards (85×54mm - standard credit card size) laid out 2 per row on A4 pages, with cut marks at every corner:
| Card | Content | Style |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cover - Title card | Dark navy with teal accents |
| 2 | Anatomical Position - 6-step checklist | Teal header |
| 3 | Body Planes - All 3 planes with meanings | Blue header |
| 4 | Anterior ↔ Posterior | Split left/right panel |
| 5 | Medial ↔ Lateral | Split left/right panel |
| 6 | Superior ↔ Inferior | Split left/right panel |
| 7 | Proximal ↔ Distal | Split left/right panel |
| 8 | Cranial ↔ Caudal | Split left/right panel |
| 9 | Rostral - Definition + etymology | Purple header |
| 10 | Superficial ↔ Deep | Split left/right panel |
| 11 | Wound Depth Classification | Red header, clinical use |
| 12 | All Terms Master Table | Navy with colored dots |
| 13 | Inclusive Terminology | Green header |
| 14 | Memory Aids & Mnemonics | Gold header |
To use: Print on cardstock, cut along the dotted cross-marks, and laminate each card.
Make an anatomical body diagram poster showing all term relationships
Generating Image
A detailed anatomical nomenclature educational poster showing a full human body in anatomical position (standing upright, palms forward, feet together) as a clean medical illustration. The body is shown from the front with clear anatomical labels and directional arrows indicating all major anatomical terms: - SUPERIOR arrow pointing upward toward the head - INFERIOR arrow pointing downward toward the feet - ANTERIOR label on the front side of the body - POSTERIOR label on the back (shown with a small side silhouette) - MEDIAL arrows pointing toward the body midline with a dashed vertical centerline - LATERAL arrows pointing away from the midline on both sides - PROXIMAL and DISTAL labels on the arm and leg with arrows showing the direction toward and away from the body - CRANIAL arrow near the head, CAUDAL arrow near the base of the spine - ROSTRAL label near the nose/brain area Three body plane diagrams shown alongside the figure: - CORONAL PLANE (green) - vertical plane dividing front and back - SAGITTAL PLANE (blue) - vertical plane dividing left and right, with MEDIAN SAGITTAL highlighted - TRANSVERSE/AXIAL PLANE (purple) - horizontal plane dividing top and bottom SUPERFICIAL vs DEEP shown as a cross-section inset diagram of a body wall layer, with skin and fascia labeled as superficial, muscles and organs labeled as deep. Color scheme: clean white background, navy blue title, teal and blue accents, color-coded arrows. Medical textbook style, highly detailed, professional anatomy poster design with clean sans-serif labels and a legend box in the corner. Title at top: ANATOMICAL NOMENCLATURE - Standard Terms of Position & Direction
Here is your anatomical body diagram poster. It shows:
- Full body in anatomical position with directional arrows for Superior/Inferior, Medial/Lateral, Anterior/Posterior, Proximal/Distal, Cranial/Caudal, and Rostral
- Three body planes - Coronal (green), Sagittal (blue), and Transverse/Axial (purple) shown cutting through the figure
- Superficial vs Deep cross-section inset
- Clean color-coded labels in medical textbook style
If you'd like this saved as a downloadable PDF poster (A3 or A4 print-ready), I can convert it into one. Just say the word!
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