Intro - definitions and phrases

Question 1

Definition of Anatomy

Answer 1

Study of the structure of the body.

Question 2

Definition of Physiology

Answer 2

Study of the functions of the body

Question 3

Superior

Answer 3

Towards the head, above

Question 4

Inferior

Answer 4

Away from the head, below

Question 5

Medial

Answer 5

Towards the midline on the inner side

Question 6

Lateral

Answer 6

Away from the midline on the outer side

Question 7

Proximal

Answer 7

Closer to it’s origin or point of attachement of a limb

Question 8

Distal

Answer 8

Farther from it’s origin or point of attachment of a limb

Question 9

Superficial

Answer 9

Towards the surface of the body

Question 10

Deep

Answer 10

Away from the surface of the body

Question 11

Peripheral

Answer 11

At the the surface of the outer part of the body

Question 12

Anterior

Answer 12

At the front of the body, in front of

Question 13

Posterior

Answer 13

At the back of the body, behind

Question 14

Cephalad

Answer 14

Towards the head, above

Question 15

Cranial

Answer 15

Of or relating to the skull ( can also mean towards the head or cranium)

Question 16

Ventral

Answer 16

At the front of the body, in front of

Question 17

Dorsal

Answer 17

at the back of the body

Question 18

Caudal (inferior)

Answer 18

away from the head, below