1.8(anatomical terminology) Flashcards
superior
above
inferior
below
anterior
toward the front
posterior
toward the back
medial
midline
lateral
toward the side
bilateral
paired structures, one on each side(lungs, ovaries)
ipsilateral
structures on the same side(right lung and right kidney)
contralateral
structures on opposite side(left leg, right leg)
proximal
closer to the point of attachment on the trunk
distal
farther from trunk(opposite of proximal)
superficial
near the surface
deep
internal parts
otolaryngolgy
study of ear, throat, larynx
oncology
study of cancers
nephrology
kidneys
histology
function of tissues
hematology
blood and blood diseases
gerontology
aging
epidemiology
factors contributing to health issues in a population
endocrinology
hormones
vertebral
spinal column
umbilical
navel
tarsal
instep of foot(ankle)
sural
calf
sternal
middle of thorax(chest)
sacral
between the hipbones