ANATOMY EXAM
• Principles of Anatomy and
Physiology Latest 2026-27
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NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 NURSING
,Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 Nurse Practitioners Review
Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
100% Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A+
Superior (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
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
, 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
• Principles of Anatomy and
Physiology Latest 2026-27
Edition
•
NURSE WISEMAN 2026/2027 NURSING
,Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 1 Nurse Practitioners Review
Exam (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
100% Verified Questions & Answers |
Grade A+
Superior (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
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
, 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
