Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Directional Terms
A
Words that describe the position of one body part in relation to another.
2
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Superior
A
Towards the head.
3
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Inferior
A
Towards the feet.
4
Q
Anterior
A
Nearer to the body front.
5
Q
Posterior
A
Nearer to the body back.
6
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Medial
A
Nearer to the midline.
7
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Lateral
A
Farther from the midline.
8
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Intermediate
A
Between two structures.
9
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Ipsilateral
A
On same side of the body as another structure.
10
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Controlateral
A
On opposite side of body as another structure.
11
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Superficial
A
Towards body surface.
12
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Deep
A
Away from body surface.
13
Q
Body cavities
A
Spaces that enclose internal organs.
14
Q
What are the 4 main body cavities?
A
- Cranial cavity
- Vertebral canal
- Thoracic cavity
- Abdominopelvic cavity
