hbs Flashcards
what is deep
away from the body surface; more internal
directional terms
one body structure is in relation to another
distal
situated always from the point of attachment or origin or a central point; located away from the center of the body
dorsal
being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body
identity
the distinguishing character or personality of an individual
inferior
situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being
lateral
of or relating to the side especially of a body part
medial
lying or extending in the middle especially of a body parts
posterior
situated at or toward the hind parts of the body
Proximal
Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point
Regional terms
Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body
superficial
located near the surface
superior
toward the head and further away from the feet than other :especially of human being
system
group of body organs or structure that one
Ventral
front side of body opposite of dorsal
what is the anterior
Situated toward the front of the body
