Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
Superior
Toward the head or the upper part of a structure
Inferior
Away from the head or lower part of a structure
Medial
Nearer to the midline
Lateral
Farther from the midline
Intermediate
Between 2 structures
Ipsilateral
On the same side of the body as another structure
Contralateral
On the opposite side of the body from another structure
Proximal
Nearer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk
Nearer the origination of a structure
Distal
Father from the attachment of a limb to the trunk
Father from the origination of a structure
Superficial
Toward or on the surface of the body
Prone position
Body lying face down
Supine position
Body lying face up
Cephalic
Head
What can be found within the cephalic region
Cranium
Face
orbital or ocular
Related to the eye
Brachial
Arm
Carpal
Wrist
Palmar or volar
Palm
Femoral
Thigh
Crural
leg
Pedal
Foot
Tarsal
Ankle
Hallux
Great toe
Inguinal
Groin
Occipital
Base of skull
Scapular
Shoulder blade
Sacral
Between hips
Popliteal
Hollow behind knee
Sural
Calf
Plantar
Foot sole
Lumbar
Loin
Dorsal
back
Calcaneal
heel
What are the major cavities of the trunk?
Thoracic and abdominopelvic cavities