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What does 'superior' refer to?
What does 'superior' refer to?
What is the definition of 'inferior'?
What is the definition of 'inferior'?
Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
Which term means 'toward or at the front of the body'?
Which term means 'toward or at the front of the body'?
Define 'dorsal'.
Define 'dorsal'.
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What does 'medial' mean?
What does 'medial' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'lateral'?
What is the meaning of 'lateral'?
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What does 'proximal' refer to?
What does 'proximal' refer to?
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Define 'distal'.
Define 'distal'.
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What does 'superficial' mean?
What does 'superficial' mean?
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What is the definition of 'deep'?
What is the definition of 'deep'?
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Study Notes
Directional Terms in Anatomy
- Superior (cranial or cephalad): Indicates a position toward the head end or upper part of the body, meaning above other structures.
- Inferior (caudal): Refers to a location away from the head, toward the lower part of the body, meaning below other structures.
- Ventral (anterior): Signifies a position toward or at the front of the body; it denotes being in front of other structures.
- Dorsal (posterior): Refers to a position toward or at the backside of the body, indicating a structure behind others.
- Medial: Indicates a position toward or at the midline of the body, meaning on the inner side of the body.
- Lateral: Designates a position away from the midline of the body, meaning on the outer side of the body.
- Proximal: Refers to a position close to the origin of a body part or the point where a limb attaches to the body trunk.
- Distal: Indicates a position farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
- Superficial (external): Refers to structures that are toward or at the body surface.
- Deep (internal): Indicates a position away from the body surface, meaning more internal relative to other structures.
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This quiz covers essential anatomical directional terms used in the study of the human body. Understand words like superior, inferior, ventral, and dorsal, which are crucial for accurately describing locations and positions. Perfect for students in anatomy and physiology courses.
