Chapter 1: The Human Body- An Orientation Flashcards
Inferior( Caudal)
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
Ex. The naval is inferior to the breastbone
Superior ( Cranial or Cephalad)
Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body ; above
Ex. The forehead is superior to the nose
Ventral(Anterior)
Toward or at the front of the body ; in front of
Ex. The breastbone is anterior to the spine
Dorsal ( Posterior)
Toward or at the backside of the body; behind
Ex. The heart is posterior to the breastbone
Medial
Toward or at the midline of the body ; on the inner side of
Ex. The heart is medial to the arm
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
Ex. the arms are lateral to the chest
Intermediate
Between a more medical and a more lateral structure
Proximal
Close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Distal
Farther from the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
Superficial (External)
Toward or at the body surface
Deep (Internal)
Away from the body surface; more internal
Abdominal
Anterior body trunk inferior to ribs
Acromial
Point of shoulder
Antebrachial
Forearm
Antecubital
Anterior surface of elbow
Axillary
Armpit
Brachial
Arm
