Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Nearer to surface is…
A
Superficial
2
Q
Between a superficial and a deep structure is called?
A
Intermediate
3
Q
Farther away from surface is…
A
Deep
4
Q
Nearer to the head is…
A
Superior
5
Q
Nearer to the median plane is…
A
Medial
6
Q
Farther from median plane is…
A
Lateral
7
Q
Nearer to the back is…
A
Posterior
8
Q
Near to the feet is…
A
Inferior
9
Q
Nearer to the front is…
A
Anterior
10
Q
Farther from trunk or the point of origin is…
A
Distal
11
Q
Nearer to the trunk or point of origin is…
A
Proximal
12
Q
Example of distal
A
Wrist is distal to elbow
13
Q
Example of proximal
A
Elbow is proximal to wrist
14
Q
Example of superficial?
A
Muscles of the arm are superficial to the bone
15
Q
Example of intermediate?
A
Biceps muscle is intermediate between the skin and the humerus
