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What does the term 'superior' mean?
What does the term 'superior' mean?
What does 'ventral' or 'anterior' refer to?
What does 'ventral' or 'anterior' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'dorsal' or 'posterior'?
What is the meaning of 'dorsal' or 'posterior'?
What does 'deep' refer to?
What does 'deep' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'superficial'?
What is the meaning of 'superficial'?
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Define 'proximal'.
Define 'proximal'.
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What does 'distal' mean?
What does 'distal' mean?
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What does 'lateral' refer to?
What does 'lateral' refer to?
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What does 'medial' mean?
What does 'medial' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'inferior'?
What is the meaning of 'inferior'?
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Define 'supine'.
Define 'supine'.
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What does 'prone' mean?
What does 'prone' mean?
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Study Notes
Anatomical Position Terms
- Superior: Refers to a position that is above or higher than another structure in the body.
- Ventral/Anterior: Denotes the front side of the body or a structure; it is opposite to the dorsal or posterior aspect.
- Dorsal/Posterior: Indicates the back side or behind a structure in the body, opposite of ventral or anterior.
- Deep: Relates to positions that are far from the surface or more internally located within the body.
- Superficial: Refers to structures that are near the surface of the body, opposite of deep.
- Proximal: Describes a position that is closer to the trunk or point of attachment of a limb, important for describing limb anatomy.
- Distal: Indicates a position that is further from the trunk or point of attachment, commonly used for limb structures.
- Lateral: Refers to a position that is towards the side of the body, away from the midline.
- Medial: Denotes a position that is toward the middle or midline of the body, opposite of lateral.
- Inferior: Defines a position that is below another structure in the body.
- Supine: Refers to the position of lying on the back facing upward.
- Prone: Describes the position of lying on the front with the face down.
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Test your knowledge on anatomical position terms commonly used in the study of human anatomy. This quiz covers key terms such as superior, ventral, dorsal, and more. Understand these foundational concepts essential for medical and biological sciences.
