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Which term describes a body part that is above another part, towards the head?
Which term describes a body part that is above another part, towards the head?
- Inferior
- Superior (correct)
- Anterior
- Posterior
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment, primarily describing the extremities?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment, primarily describing the extremities?
- Proximal (correct)
- Medial
- Distal
- Lateral
Which term describes a body part that is near the surface or peripheral, outwards?
Which term describes a body part that is near the surface or peripheral, outwards?
- Posterior
- Deep
- Superficial (correct)
- Anterior
Which term describes a body part that is below another part, towards the feet?
Which term describes a body part that is below another part, towards the feet?
Which term describes a body part that is towards the front?
Which term describes a body part that is towards the front?
Which term describes a body part that is away from the midline?
Which term describes a body part that is away from the midline?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment (trunk)?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the point of attachment (trunk)?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the inside, beneath the surface?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the inside, beneath the surface?
Which term describes a body part that is further from the point of attachment, primarily describing the extremities?
Which term describes a body part that is further from the point of attachment, primarily describing the extremities?
Which term describes a body part that is towards the back?
Which term describes a body part that is towards the back?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the midline?
Which term describes a body part that is closer to the midline?
Which term describes a body part that is away from the surface or peripheral, inwards?
Which term describes a body part that is away from the surface or peripheral, inwards?
Which term describes a body part that is below another part, towards the feet?
Which term describes a body part that is below another part, towards the feet?
Flashcards
Superior
Superior
Above another part, towards the head.
Proximal
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment, like the shoulder or hip.
Superficial
Superficial
Near the surface or peripheral, outwards.
Inferior
Inferior
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Anterior
Anterior
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Lateral
Lateral
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Proximal
Proximal
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Deep
Deep
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Distal
Distal
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Posterior
Posterior
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Medial
Medial
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Deep
Deep
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Study Notes
Anatomical Terminology
- Superior: Describes a body part that is above another part, towards the head.
- Proximal: Indicates a body part that is closer to the point of attachment, primarily used for limbs.
- Superficial: Refers to a body part that is near the surface or outermost layer.
- Inferior: Represents a body part that is below another part, towards the feet.
- Anterior (Ventral): Denotes a body part that is towards the front of the body.
- Lateral: Describes a body part that is away from the midline of the body.
- Distal: Indicates a body part that is further from the point of attachment, typically in reference to limbs.
- Medial: Refers to a body part that is closer to the midline of the body.
- Deep: Describes a body part that is further from the surface, or towards the inside of the body.
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