Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 questions and answers 2022
Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 questions and answers 2022Superior (cranial) toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above Inferior (caudal) away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below 00:31 01:08 Ventral (anterior) toward or at the front of the body; in front of Dorsal (posterior) Toward or at the back of the body; behind Medial toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of Lateral away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of Intermediate between a more medial and a more lateral structure Proximal closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk Distal farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk Superficial toward or at the body surface Deep (internal) away from the body surface; more internal Anatomical Position erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward, internationally know 00:02 01:08 Directional Terms allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation to another Axial fundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body, includes the head, neck, and trunk. Appendicular fundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and their attachments to the axis. Regional Terms used to designate specific areas within major body divisions Abdominal pertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs Acromial pertaining to the point of the shoulder Antebrachial pertaining to the forearm Antecubital pertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow Axillary pertaining to the armpit Brachial pertaining to the arm Buccal pertaining to the cheek Carpal Pertaining to the wrist Cephalic pertaining to the head Cervical pertaining to the neck region Coxal pertaining to the hip Crural pertaining to the leg Digital pertaining to the fingers or toes Femoral pertaining to the thigh Fibular (peroneal) pertaining to the side of the leg Frontal pertaining to the forehead Hallux pertaining to the great toe Inguinal pertaining to the groin Mammary pertaining to the breast Manus pertaining to the hand Mental pertaining to the chin Nasal pertaining to the nose Oral pertaining to the mouth Orbital pertaining to the eye socket (orbit) Palmar pertaining to the palm of the hand Patellar pertaining to the anterior knee (kneecap) region Pedal pertaining to the foot Pelvic pertaining to the pelvis region Pollex pertaining to the thumb Pubic pertaining to the genital region Sternal pertaining to the region of the breastbone Tarsal pertaining to the ankle Thoracic pertaining to the chest Umbilical pertaining to the navel Acromial pertaining to the point of the shoulder Calcaneal pertaining to the heel of the foot Dorsum pertaining to the back Gluteal pertaining to the buttocks or rump Lumbar pertaining to the area of the back between the ribs and hips; the loin Occipital Back of the head Otic pertaining to the ear Perineal pertaining to the region between the anus and external genitalia Plantar pertaining to the sole of the foot Popliteal pertaining to the back of the knee Sacral pertaining to the region between the hips (overlying the sacrum) Scapular pertaining to the scapula or shoulder blade area Sural pertaining to the calf or posterior surface of the leg Vertebral pertaining to the area of the spinal co
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