10 Questions
What do the terms superficial and deep describe?
The relative distances of structures from the surface of the body
What does the term internal describe?
A location inside a cavity or organ
What is the term for the same side of the body?
Ipsilateral
What is the term for opposite sides of the body?
Contralateral
What position is the body in when lying on its back?
Supine
What is the term for a location closer to the midline of the body?
Medial
What does the term anterior describe?
A location closer to the front of the body
What is the term for a location closer to the back of the body?
Posterior
What position is the body in when lying face downward?
Prone
What does the term superior describe?
A location relatively high in the body
Understand the basics of anatomy, including the structure and function of the human body, and learn how to describe and orient different parts of the body. This quiz covers the fundamentals of anatomy, including the science of body structure and function, and its relation to medicine and health sciences.
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