anatomic positions Flashcards
1
Q
upper parts/ surface of the body
A
superior
2
Q
lower parts/ surface of the body
A
inferior
3
Q
away from the center of the body
A
peripheral
4
Q
distance from the surface
A
deep
5
Q
near the surface
A
superficial
6
Q
farthest from the trunk/ point of origin
A
distal
7
Q
nearest the trunk/ point of origin
A
proximal
8
Q
farthest from the midline
A
lateral
9
Q
closest to the midline
A
medial
10
Q
back surface of the body
A
posterior/dorsal
11
Q
front surface of the body
A
anterior/ventral
12
Q
2 body cavities
A
dorsal, ventral
13
Q
2 dorsal cavity’s
A
cranial, spinal cavity
14
Q
3 ventral cavity’s
A
thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
15
Q
houses the brain
A
cranial cavity
