Lesson 1.1 Human-Key Terms Flashcards
What is a Deep?
Away from the body surface, more internal
What are the Directional Terms?
Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another
What is a Distal?
Situated away from the point of attachment or origin of a central point
What is a Dorsal?
Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body
What is a Identity?
The distinguishing character or personality of an individual
What is Inferior?
Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body
What is Lateral?
Of or relating to the side; especially of a body part
What is Medial?
Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part
What is posterior?
Situated or toward the hind part of the body
What is Proximal?
Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point
What are the Regional Terms?
Anatomical Terms that refer to specific visible land marks on the surface of the body
What is superficial?
Of, or relating to, or located near the surface
What is Superior?
Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body
What is System?
A group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions
What is Ventral?
Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal
