Anatomy Directional Terms Flashcards
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What does 'superior' mean?

  • To the outer side of
  • Toward the head end or upper part of a structure (correct)
  • Away from the head
  • Toward the foot

What is the definition of 'inferior'?

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of the structure

Define 'anterior'.

Toward or at the front of the body

What does 'posterior' mean?

<p>Toward or at the backside of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'medial'?

<p>Toward or at the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'lateral'.

<p>Away from the midline of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'intermediate' mean?

<p>Between a more medial and more lateral structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'proximal'?

<p>Close to the origin of the body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'distal'.

<p>Farther from the origin of a body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'superficial' mean?

<p>Toward or at the body surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'deep'?

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Superior

Toward the head end or upper part of a structure

Inferior

Away from the head end or toward the lower part of the structure

Anterior

Toward or at the front of the body

Posterior

Toward or at the backside of the body

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Medial

Toward or at the midline of the body

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Lateral

Away from the midline of the body

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Intermediate

Between a more medial and more lateral structure

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Proximal

Close to the origin of the body part

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Distal

Farther from the origin of a body part

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Superficial

Toward or at the body surface

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Deep

Away from the body surface

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Study Notes

Directional Terms in Anatomy

  • Superior (cranial or cephalad): Refers to a position that is higher or above in relation to another part of the body; commonly used to describe structures closer to the head.

  • Inferior (caudal): Describes a position that is lower or beneath another structure; indicates a direction away from the head toward the feet.

  • Anterior (ventral): Indicates a position toward the front of the body; structures located in front are described as anterior.

  • Posterior (dorsal): Refers to the backside of the body; structures situated toward the back are termed posterior.

  • Medial: Describes a position closer to the midline of the body; medial structures are located on the inner side relative to the body’s center.

  • Lateral: Refers to a position that is farther away from the midline; lateral structures are situated on the outer side of the body.

  • Intermediate: Denotes a position that is between a medial and a lateral structure; used for clarity in anatomical descriptions.

  • Proximal: Indicates that a body part is closer to the point of origin or trunk of the body; often used in limb anatomy.

  • Distal: Refers to a position that is farther away from the point of origin; commonly used to describe structures on limbs that are more distant from the trunk.

  • Superficial: Describes a position closer to the surface of the body; superficial structures are relatively near the outer layer of the skin.

  • Deep: Indicates a position that is further away from the body surface; deep structures are located beneath the skin or outer layers.

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Test your knowledge on anatomical directional terms with these flashcards. Each card presents a term along with its definition, helping you understand the relative positions of structures in the body. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of human anatomy.

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