Directional Terms

Question 1

These are used to describe the positions of structures relative to other structures or locations in the body.

Answer 1

Directional terms

Question 2

Cranial is also known as ___; while caudal is also known as ___.

Answer 2

Superior; inferior

Question 3

It means closer to the head.

Answer 3

Cranial

Question 4

Caudal means ___?

Answer 4

Closer to the feet

Question 5

True or False: Ventral means closer to the front, while dorsal means closer to the back.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Ventral is also known as ___; while dorsal is also known as ___.

Answer 6

Anterior; posterior

Question 7

Medial means closer to the ___?

Answer 7

Midline/center

Question 8

What is the opposite term for medial?

Answer 8

Lateral

Question 9

The terms proximal and distal are in relation to the ___?

Answer 9

Point of origin

Question 10

This directional term is used when a structure is between a more medial and more lateral structure.

Answer 10

Intermediate

Question 11

External is also known as ___; while internal is also known as ___.

Answer 11

Superficial; deep

Question 12

What do the terms superficial and deep refer to?

Answer 12

Surfaces

Question 13

What directional terms are used to refer to layers of body cavities?

Answer 13

Parietal and visceral

Question 14

What are two body cavities that utilize the terms parietal and visceral?

Answer 14

Pleural cavity and pericardial cavity

Question 15

The pericardial cavity protects/houses what organ?

Answer 15

Heart

Question 16

The pleural cavity protects/houses what organs?

Answer 16

Lungs

Question 17

___ refers to organs that are on the opposite sides of the body.

Answer 17

Contralateral

Question 18

This is used when organs are on the same side of the body.

Answer 18

Ipsilateral

Question 19

What are the layers of the pleural cavity in order?

Answer 19

Parietal pleura, plural cavity, visceral pleura

Question 20

What are the layers of the pericardial cavity in order of innermost to outermost?

Answer 20

Epicardium, visceral pericardium, pericardial cavity, parietal pericardium, fibrous pericardium

Question 21

The heart is ___ to the diaphragm.

Answer 21

Superior/cranial

Question 22

The hip is ___ to the head.

Answer 22

Inferior/caudal

Question 23

The chest is ___ to the abdomen.

Answer 23

Superior/cranial

Question 24

The kidney is ___ to the liver.

Answer 24

Inferior/caudal

Question 25

The head is ___ to the pelvis.

Answer 25

Superior/cranial

Question 26

The chest is ___ to the spine.

Answer 26

Anterior/ventral

Question 27

The heart is ___ to the sternum.

Answer 27

Posterior/dorsal

Question 28

The genitals are ___ to the buttocks.

Answer 28

Anterior/ventral

Question 29

The spine is ___ to the abdomen.

Answer 29

Posterior/dorsal

Question 30

The trachea is ___ to the spine.

Answer 30

Anterior/ventral

Question 31

The sternum is ___ to the ribs.

Answer 31

Medial

Question 32

The arms are ___ to the chest.

Answer 32

Lateral

Question 33

The heart is ___ to the lungs.

Answer 33

Medial

Question 34

The cheekbones are ___ to the nose.

Answer 34

Lateral

Question 35

The nose is ___ to the ears.

Answer 35

Medial

Question 36

The elbow is ___ to the wrist.

Answer 36

Proximal

Question 37

The knee is ___ to the hip.

Answer 37

Distal

Question 38

The ankle is ___ to the foot.

Answer 38

Proximal

Question 39

The finger is ___ to the shoulder.

Answer 39

Distal

Question 40

The middle finger is ___ between the ring and index finger.

Answer 40

Intermediate

Question 41

The collarbone is ___ to the sternum and the shoulder.

Answer 41

Intermediate

Question 42

The heart is ___ between the lungs.

Answer 42

Intermediate

Question 43

The skin is ___ to the skeletal muscles.

Answer 43

Superficial

Question 43

Muscle is ___ to bone.

Answer 43

Superficial

Question 44

The lungs are ___ to the skin.

Answer 44

Deep

Question 45

The small intestine is ___ to the skin.

Answer 45

Deep

Question 46

The right arm is ___ to the right leg.

Answer 46

Ipsilateral

Question 47

The left ear is ___ to the right ear.

Answer 47

Contralateral

Question 48

The left lung is ___ to the left kidney.

Answer 48

Ipsilateral

Question 49

The right shoulder is ___ to the left elbow.

Answer 49

Contralateral

Question 50

These directional terms are typically used when referring to extremities.

Answer 50

Proximal and distal

Question 51

Your upper extremities are also known as ___?

Answer 51

Arms

Question 52

Your lower extremities are commonly known as ___?

Answer 52

Legs

Question 54

True or False: Both the pericardial cavity and pleural cavity are lined with serous fluid.

Answer 54

TRUE