Chapter 1

Question 1

Define Superior / Inferior in relation to the Anatomical Position

Answer 1

Superior - above
Inferior - below

Ex:
Head is Superior to Foot
Foot is Inferior to your Head

Question 2

Define Medial / Lateral in relation to the Anatomical Position

Answer 2

Medial - Closer to the Midline
Lateral - Further from the Midline

Ex:
Eyes are Medial to Ears
Ears are Lateral to your eyes

Question 3

What is the Midline in relation to the Anatomical Position

Answer 3

The midline is an imaginary vertical line drawn right down the center of the body.

Question 4

Define Anterior / Posterior in relation to the Anatomical Position

Answer 4

Anterior - In front of
Posterior - Behind

Ex:
Navel is Anterior to Spine
Spine is Posterior to your Navel

Question 5

Define Superficial / Deep in relation to the Anatomical Position

Answer 5

Superficial - More toward the outside of body
Deep - more toward the inside of the body

Ex:
Skin is Superficial to your muscles
Muscles are Deep to your skin

Question 6

Define Ipsilateral / Contralateral in relation to the Anatomical Position

Answer 6

Ipsilateral - on the same side of body
Contralateral - on opposite sides of body

Ex:
Left Foot is Contralateral to Right Hand
Right Foot is Ipsilateral to Right Hand

Question 7

Define Proximal / Distal in relation to the Anatomical Position

Answer 7

These are the least Intuitive of comparative terms. They refer to how near or far away a body part is from the attachment to the main trunk of the body, primarily they refer to positions along the arm or leg.

Proximal - Closer to attachment of the trunk
Distal - Farther away from the attachment of the trunk

Ex:
Wrist is Proximal to fingers
Fingers are Distal to your wrist