Terms Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Anterior
What is the opposite of medial?
Lateral
True or False: The term ‘proximal’ refers to a point closer to the trunk of the body.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ plane divides the body into left and right parts.
Sagittal
What does ‘distal’ refer to in anatomical terms?
A point farther from the trunk of the body.
Which anatomical term describes the back of the body?
Posterior
What is the term for a structure located closer to the surface of the body?
Superficial
True or False: ‘Deep’ refers to a structure that is further away from the surface.
True
What is the anatomical term for the lower part of the body?
Inferior
What does the term ‘cephalic’ refer to?
Relating to the head.
Fill in the blank: The __________ plane divides the body into upper and lower parts.
Transverse
Which term is used to describe the position of the heart in relation to the lungs?
Medial
What is the meaning of the term ‘palmar’?
Relating to the palm of the hand.
True or False: ‘Dorsal’ refers to the back side of the body.
True
What does the term ‘plantar’ refer to?
The sole of the foot.
Which term describes a position that is further away from the midline of the body?
Lateral
Fill in the blank: The __________ position is lying face down.
Prone
What is the anatomical term for lying face up?
Supine
What does the term ‘axillary’ refer to?
Relating to the armpit.
True or False: ‘Bilateral’ refers to structures on both sides of the body.
True
What is the anatomical term for the area around the navel?
Umbilical
Fill in the blank: The __________ region is located at the lower back.
Lumbar
What does ‘thoracic’ refer to?
Relating to the chest.
True or False: The term ‘frontal’ refers to the forehead or front part of the skull.
True
