Anatomical Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Which term relates to the front of the body?
A
Anterior
2
Q
What position is the nose to the forehead?
A
Inferior
3
Q
Closest to the trunk of the body
A
Proximal
4
Q
Away from the midline of the body
A
Lateral
5
Q
Closer to the skull
A
Cranial
6
Q
What position are the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes to the skin?
A
Deep
7
Q
Back
A
Posterior
8
Q
Above or towards the head
A
Superior
9
Q
Away from the trunk of the body
A
Distal
10
Q
Towards the midline of the body-What position is the sternum to the ribs?
A
Medial
11
Q
Towards the bottom of the body
A
Caudal
12
Q
What position are the skin, hair and nails to the muscles?
A
Superficial
13
Q
What cavity would you locate the majority of the glands of the endocrine system?
A
Ventral cavity
14
Q
Which abdominal quadrant would you find the location of the liver?
A
Right upper quadrant
