Basic Anatomy Introduction

What do the terms superior and inferior refer to in anatomical direction?

What is the term for structures located on the same side of the body?

What is the term for structures located on opposite sides of the body?

What do the terms internal and external refer to in anatomical direction?

What is the anatomical position of the body when lying on its back?

What is the anatomical position of the body when lying face downward?

What do the terms superficial and deep refer to in anatomical direction?

What is the term for a structure located closer to the midline of the body?

What is the term for a structure located farther away from the midline of the body?

What is the term for a structure located in front of another structure?

The term inferior denotes a structure that is closer to the upper end of the body.

The external carotid artery is found inside the cranial cavity.

The term contralateral refers to structures located on the same side of the body.

The supine position of the body is lying face downward.

The term ipsilateral refers to structures located on opposite sides of the body.

The term superior denotes a structure that is closer to the lower end of the body.

The internal carotid artery is found outside the cranial cavity.

The prone position of the body is lying on the back.

The term deep denotes a structure that is closer to the surface of the body.

The term superficial denotes a structure that is farther away from the surface of the body.