Intro - definitions and phrases Flashcards
Definition of Anatomy
Study of the structure of the body.
Definition of Physiology
Study of the functions of the body
Superior
Towards the head, above
Inferior
Away from the head, below
Medial
Towards the midline on the inner side
Lateral
Away from the midline on the outer side
Proximal
Closer to it’s origin or point of attachement of a limb
Distal
Farther from it’s origin or point of attachment of a limb
Superficial
Towards the surface of the body
Deep
Away from the surface of the body
Peripheral
At the the surface of the outer part of the body
Anterior
At the front of the body, in front of
Posterior
At the back of the body, behind
Cephalad
Towards the head, above
Cranial
Of or relating to the skull ( can also mean towards the head or cranium)
Ventral
At the front of the body, in front of
Dorsal
at the back of the body
Caudal (inferior)
away from the head, below
