Organization Of The Body Flashcards
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The use of maps and other aids to find a geographical position is called?
Orienteering
In this position, the body is in an erect (standing) posture with the arms at the sides and palms turned forward
Anatomical Position
Is a reference position that gives meaning to the directional terms used to describe the body parts and regions
Anatomical Position
For a ___-legged animal, the terms dorsal and ventral are commonly used instead of superior and inferior
Four
To the left of the body
Left
To the right of the body
Right
Toward the side; away from the midsagittal plane
Lateral
Toward the midsagittal plan; away from the side
Medial
Toward the front of the body
Anterior
Toward the back (rear) of the body
Posterior
Toward the top of the body
Superior
Toward the bottom of the body
Inferior
Along (or toward) the vertebral surface of the body
Dorsal
Along (toward) the belly surface of the body
Ventral
Toward the tail (four-legged animal)
Caudal
Toward the head (four-legged anima)
Cephalad
Toward the trunk (describes relative position in a limb or other appendage)
Proximal
Away from the trunk or point of attachment
Distal
Toward an internal organ; away from the outer wall (describes position inside a body cavity)
Visceral
Toward the wall; away from the internal structures
Parietal
Toward the inside of a part; away from the surface
Deep
Toward the surface of a part; away from the inside
Superficial
Refers to an inner region, or medulla
Medullary
Refers to an outer region, or cortex
Cortical
