Introduction - Terminology Flashcards by Jack Corston

Q

What do superior and inferior describe

A

Whether something is above or below

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Medial means

A

Toward the midline

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Lateral means

A

Away from the midline

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Proximal means

A

Close the body (i.e. close the joint)

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Distal means

A

Away from the body (far from the joint)

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Anterior is

A

Toward the chest (front of the body) - infront

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Anterior surface is the same as the

A

Ventral surface

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Ventral surface is the same as the

A

Anterior surface

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Posterior is

A

Back - behind

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Posterior surface is same as the

A

Dorsal surface

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Dorsal surface is the same as the

A

Posterior

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Q

The thorax is __________ to the abdoment

A

Superior

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The knee is ________ to the foot

A

Proximal

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The naval is on the __________ surface of the body

A

Anterior

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The heart is ___________ to the lungs

A

Medial

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The ears are __________ to the nose

A

Lateral

Q

The brain is ___________ to the cranium

A

Internal

Q

The hand is ___________ to the elbow

A

Distal

Q

The kidneys are ___________ to the intestines

A

Posterior

Q

The neck is __________ to the head

A

Inferior

Q

The skin is __________ to the muscles

A

External