Intro to A&P Flashcards
1
Q
Superior and Inferior
A
Top and Bottom
2
Q
Proximal and Distal (Limbs)
A
- Proximal: structure is closer to the rest of the body
- Distal: structure is further away from the body
3
Q
Anterior and Posterior
A
- Anterior: towards the front (ventral)
- Posterior: towards the back (dorsal)
- Ventral and dorsal used when discussing the nervous system
4
Q
Superficial and Deep
A
- Superficial: on top
- Deep: is deep
5
Q
Medial and Lateral
A
- toward the midline of the body and toward the outside
6
Q
Right and left
A
Used when comparing 2 sides of the body
7
Q
Ipsilateral and Contralateral
A
Ipsi: reside on same side of the body
Contra: reside on opposite sides of the body
- used when discussing things on the right side or the left side of body
8
Q
Axillary
A
Armpit
9
Q
Brachial
A
Upper arm
10
Q
Cubital
A
Elbow
11
Q
Antebrachial
A
Forearm
12
Q
Carpal
A
Wrist
13
Q
Pollicis
A
Thumb
14
Q
Palmar
A
Palm of Hand
15
Q
Digital
A
Finger
