Anatomy Directional Terms Flashcards
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What is the definition of Anterior?

  • Toward the back
  • Toward the front (correct)
  • Divides the body into right and left sections
  • Away from the head

What does Posterior mean?

  • Toward the back (correct)
  • Toward the front
  • Divides the body into equal left and right parts
  • Close to the origin of the body part

What is the meaning of Superior?

  • Away from the body surface
  • Between a more medial and a more lateral structure
  • Toward the head (correct)
  • Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts

What does Inferior refer to?

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What is the definition of Medial?

<p>Toward the midline of the body (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lateral mean?

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

What is the definition of Intermediate?

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What does Proximal mean?

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What is the meaning of Distal?

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What does Superficial mean?

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What is the definition of Deep?

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What is the definition of the Sagittal Plane?

<p>Divides the body or any of its parts into right and left sections (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Median (Midsagittal) Section do?

<p>Divides the body or organ into equal left and right parts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the Frontal Plane?

<p>Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Transverse Plane (Cross Section) do?

<p>Divides the body or any of its parts into superior and inferior sections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Anterior

Toward the front of the body.

Posterior

Toward the back of the body.

Superior

Toward the head.

Inferior

Away from the head; toward the feet.

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Medial

Toward 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 a more lateral structure.

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Proximal

Close to the origin of a body part.

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Distal

Farther from the origin of a body part.

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Superficial

Toward the body surface.

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Deep

Away from the body surface; more internal.

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Sagittal Plane

Divides the body into right and left sections.

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Median (Midsagittal) Section

Divides the body into equal left and right parts.

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Frontal Plane

Divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

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Transverse Plane

Divides the body into superior and inferior sections.

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Study Notes

Anatomical Directional Terms

  • Anterior (ventral): Refers to the front side of the body.
  • Posterior (dorsal): Indicates the back side of the body.
  • Superior (cranial or cephalad): Describes a position toward the head or upper body.
  • Inferior (caudal): Denotes a position away from the head or lower body.
  • Medial: Indicates a position closer to the midline of the body.
  • Lateral: Refers to a position farther from the midline of the body.
  • Intermediate: Describes a location between a medial and a lateral structure.
  • Proximal: Refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or origin of a body part.
  • Distal: Indicates a position farther from the point of attachment or origin of a body part.
  • Superficial: Describes a position toward or at the surface of the body.
  • Deep: Refers to a position away from the body surface, indicating more internal structures.

Body Planes

  • Sagittal Plane: Divides the body into right and left sections.
  • Median (Midsagittal Section): Splits the body or an organ into equal left and right halves.
  • Frontal Plane (Coronal Section): Separates the body into anterior (front) and posterior (back) parts.
  • Transverse Plane (Cross Section): Cuts the body into superior (top) and inferior (bottom) sections.

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Test your knowledge of anatomical directional terms and body planes with this quiz. Each flashcard presents a term along with its definition, enhancing your understanding of human anatomy. Ideal for students of anatomy or health sciences.

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