Human Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 1.docx

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 Fibular (peroneal) - correct answer pertaining to the side of the leg Frontal - correct answer pertaining to the forehead Hallux - correct answer pertaining to the great toe Inguinal - correct answer pertaining to the groin Mammary - correct answer pertaining to the breast Manus - correct answer pertaining to the hand Mental - correct answer pertaining to the chin Nasal - correct answer pertaining to the nose Oral - correct answer pertaining to the mouth Orbital - correct answer pertaining to the eye socket (orbit) Palmar - correct answer pertaining to the palm of the hand Patellar - correct answer pertaining to the anterior knee (kneecap) region Pedal - correct answer pertaining to the foot Pelvic - correct answer pertaining to the pelvis region Pollex - correct answer pertaining to the thumb Pubic - correct answer pertaining to the genital region Sternal - correct answer pertaining to the region of the breastbone Tarsal - correct answer pertaining to the ankle Thoracic - correct answer pertaining to the chest Umbilical - correct answer pertaining to the navel Acromial - correct answer pertaining to the point of the shoulder Calcaneal - correct answer pertaining to the heel of the foot Dorsum - correct answer pertaining to the back Gluteal - correct answer pertaining to the buttocks or rump Lumbar - correct answer pertaining to the area of the back between the ribs and hips; the loin Occipital - correct answer Back of the head Otic - correct answer pertaining to the ear Perineal - correct answer pertaining to the region between the anus and external genitalia Plantar - correct answer pertaining to the sole of the foot Popliteal - correct answer pertaining to the back of the knee Sacral - correct answer pertaining to the region between the hips (overlying the sacrum) Scapular - correct answer pertaining to the scapula or shoulder blade area Sural - correct answer pertaining to the calf or posterior surface of the leg