Anatomical Terminology Chapter 1 Flashcards

Anatomical Terminology Key Facts

• The mouth is located superior (above) to the nose.
• The stomach is positioned inferior (below) the diaphragm.
• The trachea is found anterior (in front of) the spinal cord.
• The heart is medial (toward the midline) to the lungs.
• The kidneys are inferior (below) the lungs.
• The larynx is positioned posterior (behind) the esophagus.
• The hand is not proximal (closer to the point of attachment) to the elbow; it is actually distal (further away).
• The knee is proximal (closer to the point of attachment) to the ankle.
• The thumb is considered the lateral (to the side) digit of the hand.
• The popliteal surface region is posterior (behind) the patellar region, not anterior (in front of).