Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1

ard the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above XInferior (caudal) - TYaway from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below XVentral (anterior) - TYtoward or at the front of the body; in front of XDorsal (posterior) - TYToward or at the back of the body; behind XMedial - TYtoward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of XLateral - TYaway from the midline of the body; on the outer side of XIntermediate - TYbetween a more medial and a more lateral structure XProximal - TYcloser to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk XDistal - TYfarther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk XSuperficial - TYtoward or at the body surface XDeep (internal) - TYaway from the body surface; more internal XAnatomical Position - TYerect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward, internationally know XDirectional Terms - TYallow us to explain where one body structure is in relation to another XAxial - TYfundamental division of our body. Makes up the main axis of our body, includes the head, neck, and trunk. XAppendicular - TYfundamental division of our body. relating to the limbs and their attachments to the axis. XRegional Terms - TYused to designate specific areas within major body divisions XAbdominal - TYpertaining to the anterior body trunk region inferior to the ribs XAcromial - TYpertaining to the point of the shoulder XAntebrachial - TYpertaining to the forearm XAntecubital - TYpertaining to the anterior surface of the elbow XAxillary - TYpertaining to the armpit