Regional and Directional Terms

Question 1

Directional terms

Answer 1

Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another

Question 2

Regional terms

Answer 2

Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body

Question 3

Identity

Answer 3

The distinguishing character or personality of an individual

Question 4

System

Answer 4

A group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions

Question 5

Anterior

Answer 5

Situated toward the front of the body

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

Situated at or toward the hind part of the body

Question 7

Lateral

Answer 7

Of or relating to the side, especially of a body part

Question 8

Medial

Answer 8

Lying or extending in the middle part; especially if a body part

Question 9

Inferior

Answer 9

Situated below or closer to the feet than another and especially, than another similar part of an upright body, especially of a human being

Question 10

Superior

Answer 10

Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially, than another similar part of an upright body, especially of a human being

Question 11

Deep

Answer 11

Away from the body surface; more internal

Question 12

Superficial

Answer 12

Of, relating to, or located near the surface

Question 13

Distal

Answer 13

Situated away from the point of attachment or origin or from a central point; located away from the center of the body

Question 14

Proximal

Answer 14

Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a near a central point

Question 15

Dorsal

Answer 15

Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body; opposite of ventral

Question 16

Ventral

Answer 16

Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal