Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 EXAM

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 EXAM



Superior (cranial) - CORRECT ANSWER-toward the head end
or upper part of a structure or the body; above


Inferior (caudal) - CORRECT ANSWER-away from the head
end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below


Ventral (anterior) - CORRECT ANSWER-toward or at the front
of the body; in front of


Dorsal (posterior) - CORRECT ANSWER-Toward or at the back
of the body; behind


Medial - CORRECT ANSWER-toward or at the midline of the
body; on the inner side of


Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER-away from the midline of the
body; on the outer side of

,Intermediate - CORRECT ANSWER-between a more medial
and a more lateral structure


Proximal - CORRECT ANSWER-closer to the origin of the body
part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk


Distal - CORRECT ANSWER-farther from the origin of a body
part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk


Superficial - CORRECT ANSWER-toward or at the body surface


Deep (internal) - CORRECT ANSWER-away from the body
surface; more internal


Anatomical Position - CORRECT ANSWER-erect, feet forward,
arms at side with palms facing forward, head facing forward,
internationally know


Directional Terms - CORRECT ANSWER-allow us to explain
where one body structure is in relation to another

,Axial - CORRECT ANSWER-fundamental division of our body.
Makes up the main axis of our body, includes the head, neck,
and trunk.


Appendicular - CORRECT ANSWER-fundamental division of
our body. relating to the limbs and their attachments to the axis.


Regional Terms - CORRECT ANSWER-used to designate
specific areas within major body divisions


Abdominal - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior
body trunk region inferior to the ribs


Acromial - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the point of the
shoulder


Antebrachial - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the forearm


Antecubital - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the anterior
surface of the elbow

, Axillary - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the armpit


Brachial - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the arm


Buccal - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the cheek


Carpal - CORRECT ANSWER-Pertaining to the wrist


Cephalic - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the head


Cervical - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the neck region


Coxal - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the hip


Crural - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the leg


Digital - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the fingers or toes


Femoral - CORRECT ANSWER-pertaining to the thigh