Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Human Anatomy > Chapter 2 - Orientation To Human Body > Flashcards

Chapter 2 - Orientation To Human Body Flashcards

1
Q

Anterior (Ventral)

A

In front of; toward the front surface (the belly side)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Caudal

A

At the tail of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Cranial

A

At the head of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Deep

A

On the inside; beneath the surface of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Distal

A

Farther from the attachment point of the limb to the trunk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Inferior

A

Below

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Lateral

A

Away from the midline of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Medial

A

Toward the midline of the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Posterior (dorsal)

A

In back of; toward the back surface (back of the body)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Proximal

A

Closer to the attachment point of the limb to the trunk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Superficial

A

On the outside; toward the surface of the body.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Superior

A

Above

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Axillary

A

Armpit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Brachial

A

Arm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Buccal

A

Cheek

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Carpal

A

Wrist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Cephalic

A

Head

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Cervical

A

Neck

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Digital

A

Fingers or toes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Femoral

A

Thigh

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Gluteal

A

Buttock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Inguinal

A

Groin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Lumbar

A

Lower back; loin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Mental

A

Chin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Orbital

A

Eye

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Plantar

A

Sole of the foot

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Umbilical

A

Navel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Vertebral

A

Spinal column

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Coronal (frontal)

A

Separates anterior portions from posterior portions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Transverse (horizontal)

A

Separates superior portions from inferior portions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Sagittal (parasagittal)

A

Separates right portions from left portions.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Midsagittal (median)

A

Separates right and left portions equally; runs down the midline of the body.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Oblique

A

Runs at an angle to any of the three main planes of the body (coronal, transverse, or sagittal).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Anatomic Position

A

When a body is standing up, facing forward (anterior), with the palms of the hands facing forward (anterior).

35
Q

Nasal

A

Nose

36
Q

Oral

A

Mouth

37
Q

Antecubital

A

Front of elbow

38
Q

Antebrachial

A

Forearm

39
Q

Palmar

A

Palm

40
Q

Patellar

A

Knee

41
Q

Mammary

A

Breast

42
Q

Pubic

A

Genital

43
Q

Tarsal

A

Ankle

44
Q

Otic

A

Ear

45
Q

Popliteal

A

Back of knee

46
Q

Occipital

A

Back of head

47
Q

Perineal

A

Region between the anus and external genitalia

48
Q

Sural

A

Calf

49
Q

Calcaneal

A

Heel

50
Q

Form follows function

A

When a function always reflects structure.

51
Q

Cytology

A

Study of cells

52
Q

Histology

A

Study of tissues

53
Q

Sternal

A

Breastbone

54
Q

Thoracic

A

Chest

55
Q

Acromial

A

Point of shoulder

56
Q

Pelvic

A

Pelvis

57
Q

Pollex

A

Thumb

58
Q

Crural

A

Leg

59
Q

Pedal

A

Foot

60
Q

Hallux

A

Great toe

61
Q

Fibular or peroneal

A

Side of leg

62
Q

Coxal

A

Hip

63
Q

Scapular

A

Shoulder blade

64
Q

Dorsum or Dorsal

A

Back

65
Q

Olecranal

A

Back of elbow

66
Q

Sacral

A

Between the hips

67
Q

Cranial Cavity

A

Contains the brain.

68
Q

Vertebral Cavity

A

Contains Spinal Cord

69
Q

Dorsal Cavity

A

Cranial and vertebral cavity

70
Q

Thoracic cavity

A

Contains heart and lungs

71
Q

Abdominal cavity

A

Contains digestive viscera like intestines, spleen, liver and stomach

72
Q

Pelvic cavity

A

Contains bladder, reproductive organs and rectum.

73
Q

Ventral body cavity

A

Thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavity

74
Q

Pleural cavity

A

Houses each lungs

75
Q

Mediastinum

A

Contains pericardial cavity, and surrounds the remaining thoracic organs.

76
Q

Pericardial cavity

A

Encloses the heart.

77
Q

Regional

A

All structures in one part of the body (such as abdomen or leg)

78
Q

Systemic

A

Gross anatomy of the body studied by system

79
Q

Surface

A

Study of internal structures as they relate to the overlying skin

80
Q

Embryology

A

Study of developmental changes of the body before birth.

81
Q

Intermediate

A

Between a more medial and more lateral structure

82
Q

Axial

A

Head, neck and trunk

83
Q

Appendicular

A

Appendages or limbs

84
Q

Digestive

A

Cavities of the digestive organs

Human Anatomy (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions