1.1.2 Directional/Regional Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

Nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head.

Question 2

Posterior

Answer 2

Situated at or toward the hind part of the body

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Inferior

Answer 3

Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially, than another similar part of an upright body, especially of a human being

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Superior

Answer 4

Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially, than another similar part of an upright body, especially of a human being

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Medial

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Lying or extending in the middle, especially of a body part

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Lateral

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Of or relating to the side, especially of a body part

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Distal

Answer 7

Situated away from the point of attachment or origin or from a central point; located away from the center of the body

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Proximal

Answer 8

Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or near a central point

Question 9

Superficial

Answer 9

Of, relating to, or located near the surface

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Deep

Answer 10

Away from the body surface; more internal

Question 11

Ventral

Answer 11

Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal

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Dorsal

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Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body; opposite of ventral

Question 13

Abdominal

Answer 13

relating to the abdomen.

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Antecubital

Answer 14

:of or relating to the inner or front surface of the forearm the antecubital area

Question 15

Axillary

Answer 15

relating to the armpit.

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Brachial

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relating to the arm, specifically the upper arm, or an armlike structure.

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Buccal

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relating to the cheek.

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Calcaneal

Answer 18

Heel Bone

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Carpal

Answer 19

Wrist

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Cephalic

Answer 20

of, in, or relating to the head.

Question 21

Cervical

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relating to the narrow necklike passage forming the lower end of the uterus.

Question 22

Coxal

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Pertaining to the hip area.

Question 23

Digital

Answer 23

Fingers and Toes

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Femoral

Answer 24

Near the thigh or femur

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Gluteal

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relating to the gluteus muscles.

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Inguinal

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Of the groin

Question 27

Lumbar

Answer 27

In tetrapod anatomy, lumbar is an adjective that means of or pertaining to the abdominal segment of the torso, between the diaphragm and the sacrum. The lumbar region is sometimes referred to as the lower spine, or as an area of the back in its proximity.

Question 28

Nasal

Answer 28

Nose

Question 29

Occipital

Answer 29

the back part of the head or skull.

Question 30

Olecranal

Answer 30

the part of the ulna beyond the elbow joint.

Question 31

Oral

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Mouth

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Orbital

Answer 32

eyes

Question 33

Patellar

Answer 33

Small bone in front of the knee joint.

Question 34

Pelvis

Answer 34

Medical Definition of Pelvis. Pelvis: The lower part of the abdomen, located between the hip bones. Structures in the female pelvis include the uterus, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and rectum.

Question 35

Popliteal

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relating to or situated in the hollow at the back of the knee.

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Sacral

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a triangular bone in the lower back formed from fused vertebrae and situated between the two hipbones of the pelvis.

Question 37

Scapula

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Shoulder Blade

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Sternal

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the breastbone.

Question 39

Tarsal

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the part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; also :the small bones supporting this part of the limb that include the three cuneiform bones and the cuboid in a distal row and the navicular, calcaneus, and talus in a proximal row.

Question 40

Thoracic

Answer 40

the part of the body of a mammal between the neck and the abdomen, including the cavity enclosed by the ribs, breastbone, and dorsal vertebrae, and containing the chief organs of circulation and respiration; the chest.

Question 41

Umblical

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relating to or affecting the navel or umbilical cord.

Question 42

Vertebral

Answer 42

each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.