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
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
