Body Orientation Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Nose is what to the mouth
A
Nose is superior to the mouth
4
Q
The abdomen is what to the chest
A
The abdomen is inferior to the chest
5
Q
Anterior
A
Front
6
Q
Posterior
A
Back
7
Q
The spine is what to the heart
A
The spine is posterior to the heart
8
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
9
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline or median plane
10
Q
The sternum(breastbone) is what to the ribs
A
The sternum( breastbone) is medial to the ribs
11
Q
The ear is what to the nose
A
The ear is lateral to the nose
12
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer the trunk or attached end
13
Q
Distal
A
Further from the trunk or point of attachment
14
Q
The fingers are what to the elbow
A
The fingers are distal to the elbow
15
Q
The knee is what to the toes
A
The knee is proximal to the toes
