Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1
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Superior


Ans: toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body;

above




Inferior


Ans: away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or

the body; below




Ventral (anterior)


Ans: toward or at the front of the body; in front of




Dorsal (posterior)


Ans: Toward or at the back of the body; behind

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Medial


Ans: toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of




Lateral


Ans: away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of




Intermediate


Ans: between a more medial and a more lateral structure




Proximal


Ans: closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a

limb to the body trunk




Distal


Ans: farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of

a limb to the body trunk

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Superficial


Ans: toward or at the body surface




Deep (internal)


Ans: away from the body surface; more internal




Anatomical Position


Ans: erect, feet forward, arms at side with palms facing forward, head

facing forward, internationally know




Directional Terms


Ans: allow us to explain where one body structure is in relation to another




Regional Terms


Ans: used to designate specific areas within major body divisions