The Human Body Flashcards
1
Q
Level of structural organization
A
Atom
Molecules
Organelles
Organ
Tissue
Cells
Organ system
Human organisms
2
Q
Anatomical position
A
Person standing up right
Head facing forward
Upper limp held side of the body
Wilt palms facing forward
Feet brought close together facing forward
3
Q
Lying down face directed upward
A
Supine
4
Q
Lying down position face directed downward
A
Prone
5
Q
Above/towards the heads
A
Superior
6
Q
Below the tail
A
Inferior
7
Q
Front
A
Anterior
8
Q
Back
A
Posterior
9
Q
Toward the midline
A
Medial
10
Q
Away from the midline
A
Lateral
11
Q
Closer
A
Proximal
12
Q
Farther from the point of attachment
A
Distal
13
Q
Close to the body surface
A
Superficial
14
Q
Away from the surface
A
Deep
15
Q
Body planes and section
A
Sagittal section
Frontal section
Transverse section
