ANATOMY 1 Flashcards
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What does ‘Superior’ mean?
Toward head; above.
What does ‘Inferior’ mean?
Away from head; below.
What does ‘Ventral’ (anterior) mean?
Toward front.
What does ‘Dorsal’ (posterior) mean?
Toward back.
What does ‘Medial’ mean?
Toward midline.
What does ‘Lateral’ mean?
Away from midline.
What does ‘Intermediate’ mean?
Between medial and lateral.
What does ‘Proximal’ mean?
Closer to origin or attachment.
What does ‘Distal’ mean?
Farther from origin or attachment.
What does ‘Superficial’ mean?
Toward surface.
What does ‘Deep’ (internal) mean?
Away from surface.
What is the Anatomical Position?
Erect, feet forward, palms forward.
What are Directional Terms?
Explain body structure positions.
What are Regional Terms?
Define areas in body divisions.
What is the Sagittal Plane?
Divides body right/left.
What is the Frontal (Coronal) Plane?
Divides body anterior/posterior.
What is the Transverse Plane?
Divides body superior/inferior.
What does the Cranial Cavity encase?
Encases brain.
What does the Vertebral Cavity enclose?
Encloses spinal cord.
What does the Thoracic Cavity contain?
Contains heart and lungs.
What does the Abdominopelvic Cavity contain?
Contains digestive/reproductive organs.
What does the Abdominal Cavity contain?
Contains stomach, intestines, liver, etc.
What does the Pelvic Cavity contain?
Contains bladder, reproductive organs.
What are the Levels of Organization?
Chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.