Chapter 1.1

Question 1

Deep

Answer 1

• away from the body surface (more internal)

Question 2

Directional Terms

Answer 2

• terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another

Question 3

Distal

Answer 3

• situated away from the point of attachment or origin or central point
• (located away from the center of the body)

Question 4

Dorsal

Answer 4

• being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body

Question 5

Identity

Answer 5

• the distinguishing character or personality of an individual

Question 6

Inferior

Answer 6

• situated below or closer to the feet than another similar part of an upright body espessially of a human being

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

• of or relating to the side; espessially of a body part

Question 8

Medial

Answer 8

• lying or extending in the middle; espessially of a body part

Question 9

Posterior

Answer 9

• situated at or toward the hind part of the body

Question 10

Proximal

Answer 10

• situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or central point

Question 11

Regional Terms

Answer 11

• anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body

Question 12

Superficial

Answer 12

• of, relating to, or located near the surface

Question 13

Superior

Answer 13

• situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human body

Question 14

System

Answer 14

• a group of body organs and structures that perform one or more vital functions together

Question 15

Anterior

Answer 15

• situated toward the front of the body

Question 16

Ventral

Answer 16

• pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body

- (opposite of dorsal)