Quiz 1 The Language Of Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomic Position
A
Feet parallel to the floor Standing upright Head level and facing forward Arms at side of body Palms out, thumbs pointing to body
2
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front
3
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back
4
Q
Superior
A
Toward the top
5
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the bottom
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward midline
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
8
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to attached limb
9
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Distal
A
Away from attached limb
10
Q
Deep
A
Closer to inside of body
11
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to outside of body
12
Q
Caudal
A
Near tail end
13
Q
Cranial
A
At the head end
14
Q
Dorsal
A
Back side of human body
15
Q
Ventral
A
Belly side of human body
