Chapter 1 Flashcards
Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above
Superior (cranial)
The head is superior to the abdomen
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
Inferior (caudal)
The navel is inferior to the chin
Toward or at the front of the body; in front of
Anterior (ventral)
The breastbone is anterior to the spine
Toward or at the back of the body; behind
Posterior (dorsal)
The heart is posterior to the breastbone.
Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of
Medial
The heart is medial to the arm
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
Lateral
The arms are lateral to the chest
Between a more medial and a more lateral structure
Intermediate
The collar bone is intermediate between the breastbone and shoulder
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Proximal
The elbow is proximal to the wrist
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Distal
The knee is distal to the thigh
Toward or at the body surface
Superficial (external)
The skin is superficial to the skeletal muscles
Away from the body surface; more internal
Deep (internal)
The lungs are deep to the skin
Toward the center of the body
Central
Toward the side of the body
Peripheral
Same side of the body
Ipsilateral
Opposite side of the body
Contralateral
Vertical plane that divides the body into right and left parts
Sagittal plane
Vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts
Frontal plane
Plane that runs horizontally from right to left, dividing the body into superior and inferior parts
Transverse plane
Also called horizontal plane, cross section
Inferior to the diaphragm
Abdominal
Forearm
Antebrachial
Anterior elbow
Antecubital
Armpit
Axillary
Upper arm
Brachial
Cheek
Buccal
