Anatomical Terminology Flashcards

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What does 'superior' mean?

A part is nearer to the surface

A part is above another part (correct)

A part is toward the feet

A part is below another part

What does 'inferior' mean?

A part is below another part (correct)

A part pertains to the same side

A part is above another part

A part refers to the opposite side

What does 'anterior' mean?

Farther from the trunk

Closer to the trunk

Toward the front (correct)

Toward the back

What does 'posterior' mean?

Toward the back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'medial' refer to?

Closer to the midline Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lateral' mean?

Toward the side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ipsilateral' mean?

Same side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'contralateral' refer to?

Opposite side Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proximal' mean?

Closer to the trunk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distal' mean?

Farther from the trunk Signup and view all the answers

What does 'superficial' mean?

Near the surface Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peripheral' mean?

Outward or near the surface Signup and view all the answers

What does 'deep' mean?

Farther from the surface Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sagittal' refer to?

Lengthwise cut that divides the body into right and left portions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'midsagittal' mean?

Divides the body into equal right and left parts Signup and view all the answers

What does 'parasagittal' mean?

Sagittal section lateral to midline Signup and view all the answers

What does 'transverse' mean?

Divides the body into superior and inferior portions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coronal' refer to?

Divides the body into anterior and posterior portions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cross section' mean?

A cut across the structure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oblique' mean?

An angular cut Signup and view all the answers

What does 'longitudinal' refer to?

A lengthwise cut Signup and view all the answers

What does 'epigastric region' refer to?

Upper middle portion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'umbilical region' refer to?

Central portion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypogastric region' mean?

Lower middle portion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'abdominal' refer to?

Region between the thorax and pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acromial' refer to?

Point of the shoulder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'antebrachial' mean?

Forearm Signup and view all the answers

What does 'axillary' refer to?

Armpit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brachial' mean?

Arm Signup and view all the answers

What does 'buccal' refer to?

Cheek Signup and view all the answers

What does 'carpal' mean?

Wrist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cephalic' refer to?

Head Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cervical' mean?

Neck Signup and view all the answers

What does 'costal' mean?

Ribs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coxal' mean?

Hip Signup and view all the answers

What does 'femoral' mean?

Thigh Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frontal' refer to?

Forehead Signup and view all the answers

What does 'genital' mean?

Reproductive organs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gluteal' mean?

Butt Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inguinal' refer to?

Groin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lumbar' mean?

Region of lower back Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mammary' refer to?

Chin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nasal' refer to?

Nose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'occipital' mean?

Lower posterior region of the head Signup and view all the answers

What does 'oral' refer to?

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orbital' mean?

Eye socket Signup and view all the answers

What does 'optic' refer to?

Eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'palmar' mean?

Palm of the hand Signup and view all the answers

What does 'patellar' refer to?

Front of the knee Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pectoral' mean?

Chest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pedal' refer to?

Foot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pelvic' mean?

Pelvis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perineal' refer to?

Region between the anus and the external reproductive organs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plantar' mean?

Sole of the foot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'popliteal' refer to?

Area behind the knee Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sacral' mean?

Region between the hip bones Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sternal' refer to?

Middle of the thorax, anteriorly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sural' mean?

Calf Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tarsal' mean?

Ankle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vertebral' refer to?

Spinal column Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anatomical Terminology Overview

Superior: Indicates a position above another part, or closer to the head.
Inferior: Describes a part located below another or toward the feet.
Anterior: Refers to the front of the body; also known as ventral.
Posterior: Opposite of anterior; denotes the back of the body; also referred to as dorsal.

Directional Terms

Medial: Relates to an imaginary midline that divides the body into equal right and left halves.
Lateral: Describes a position toward the side relative to the midline.
Ipsilateral: Pertains to structures on the same side of the body.
Contralateral: Refers to structures on opposite sides of the body.

Proximity and Surface Terms

Proximal: Indicates a part that is closer to the trunk or a specified reference point.
Distal: Opposite of proximal; indicates a part that is farther from the trunk or a specified reference point.
Superficial: Refers to parts situated near the surface of the body.
Peripheral: Describes locations that are outward or near the surface; often used for blood vessels and nerves.
Deep: Indicates parts that are more internal within the body.

Plane of Section Terms

Sagittal: A lengthwise cut that divides the body into right and left portions.
Midsagittal: A specific sagittal cut along the midline that divides the body into equal halves.
Parasagittal: A sagittal section that is lateral to the midline.
Transverse: A horizontal cut that divides the body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portions.
Coronal (Frontal): A section that divides the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) portions.
Cross Section: A cut across the structure, often used to analyze the internal features of organs.
Oblique: Refers to an angular slice through a structure.
Longitudinal: A lengthwise cut along the structure.

Body Regions and Their Significance

Epigastric Region: The upper middle portion of the abdomen.
Left and Right Hypochondriac Regions: Positioned on either side of the epigastric region.
Umbilical Region: The central portion of the abdomen.
Left and Right Lumbar Regions: Located on either side of the umbilical region.
Hypogastric Region: The lower middle portion of the abdomen.
Left and Right Iliac (Inguinal) Regions: Positioned on either side of the hypogastric region.

Specific Anatomical Terms

Abdominal: Refers to the region between the thorax and pelvis.
Acromial: Indicates the point of the shoulder.
Antebrachial: Pertains to the forearm.
Axillary: Refers to the armpit area.
Brachial: Denotes the arm region.
Buccal: Relates to the cheek area.
Cervical: Pertains to the neck region.
Costal: Refers to the ribs.
Coxal: Indicates the hip region.
Genital: Refers to reproductive organs.
Gluteal: Pertains to the buttocks.

Other Anatomical Terms

Digital: Refers to fingers or toes.
Nasal: Pertains to the nose.
Occipital: Indicates the lower posterior region of the head.
Oral: Refers to the mouth.
Patellar: Relates to the front of the knee.
Pedal: Refers to the foot and structures within it.
Vertebral: Indicates the spinal column.

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Test your knowledge of key anatomical terms with these flashcards. Each card presents a term along with its definition, helping you understand spatial relationships in anatomy. Ideal for students looking to enhance their vocabulary in anatomical terminology.