Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Study Guide
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
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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
Axillary pertaining to the armpit
Brachial pertaining to the arm
Buccal pertaining to the cheek
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Carpal Pertaining to the wrist
Cephalic pertaining to the head
Cervical pertaining to the neck region
Coxal pertaining to the hip
Crural pertaining to the leg
Digital pertaining to the fingers or toes
Femoral pertaining to the thigh
Fibular (peroneal) pertaining to the side of the leg
Frontal pertaining to the forehead
Hallux pertaining to the great toe
Inguinal pertaining to the groin
Mammary pertaining to the breast
Manus pertaining to the hand
Mental pertaining to the chin
Nasal pertaining to the nose
Oral pertaining to the mouth
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
, Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Study Guide
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
Axillary pertaining to the armpit
Brachial pertaining to the arm
Buccal pertaining to the cheek
, Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1 Study Guide
Carpal Pertaining to the wrist
Cephalic pertaining to the head
Cervical pertaining to the neck region
Coxal pertaining to the hip
Crural pertaining to the leg
Digital pertaining to the fingers or toes
Femoral pertaining to the thigh
Fibular (peroneal) pertaining to the side of the leg
Frontal pertaining to the forehead
Hallux pertaining to the great toe
Inguinal pertaining to the groin
Mammary pertaining to the breast
Manus pertaining to the hand
Mental pertaining to the chin
Nasal pertaining to the nose
Oral pertaining to the mouth
