Chapter 1 - Intro to Physiology Flashcards
1
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superior
A
above another body part
2
Q
inferior
A
below another body part
3
Q
anterior
A
toward the front
4
Q
posterior
A
toward the back
5
Q
medial
A
body part is closer to the midline (towards the middle)
6
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
7
Q
bilateral
A
paired structures (one on each side)
8
Q
ipsilateral
A
structures on the same side
9
Q
contralateral
A
structures on opposite side
10
Q
proximal
A
closer to a point of attachment
11
Q
distal
A
farther from a point of attachment
12
Q
superficial
A
situated near the surface
13
Q
deep
A
more internal than others
14
Q
6 body cavities
A
cranial thoracic spinal diaphragm abdominal pelvic
15
Q
frontal plane
A
divided anterior from posterior
