Lesson 1.1 Identity: Human - Key Terms

Question 1

Anterior

Answer 1

Situated toward the front of the body

Question 2

Deep

Answer 2

Away from the body surface; more internal

Question 3

Directional Terms

Answer 3

Terms used to explain where one body structure is in relation to another

Question 4

Distal

Answer 4

Situated away from the point of attachment or origin or a central point; located away from the center of the body

Question 5

Dorsal

Answer 5

Being or located near, on, or toward the back or posterior part of the human body

Question 6

Identity

Answer 6

The distinguishing character or personality of an individual

Question 7

Inferior

Answer 7

Situated below and closer to the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Of or relating to the side; especially of a body part

Question 9

Medial

Answer 9

Lying or extending in the middle; especially of a body part

Question 10

Posterior

Answer 10

Situated at or toward the hind part of the body

Question 11

Proximal

Answer 11

Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central point

Question 12

Regional Terms

Answer 12

Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on the surface of the body

Question 13

Superficial

Answer 13

Of, relating to, or located near the surface

Question 14

Superior

Answer 14

Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

Question 15

System

Answer 15

A group of body organs or structures that together perform one or more vital functions

Question 16

Ventral

Answer 16

Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal