Questions and Answers
The mouth is superior to the nose.
True
The stomach is inferior to the diaphragm.
True
The trachea is anterior to the spinal cord.
True
The heart is medial to the lungs.
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The kidneys are inferior to the lungs.
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The larynx is posterior to the esophagus.
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The hand is proximal to the elbow.
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The knee is proximal to the ankle.
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The thumb is the lateral digit of a hand.
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The popliteal surface region is anterior to the patellar region.
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Study Notes
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).
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Test your knowledge of anatomical terminology with these flashcards from Chapter 1. Each card presents a statement about anatomical positions, where you must identify whether it's true or false. A perfect way to master the basics of anatomy!
