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Anatomy & Physiology: Directional and Regional Terms

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  • What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

    Anterior means toward the front of the body.

  • Define 'posterior' in anatomy.

    Posterior means toward the back of the body.

  • What is the meaning of 'superior' in anatomy?

    Superior means above or higher in position.

  • Explain 'inferior' in anatomical context.

    Inferior means below or lower in position.

  • What does 'medial' refer to in anatomy?

    Medial means toward the midline of the body.

  • Define 'lateral' in anatomical terms.

    Lateral means away from the midline of the body.

  • What is meant by 'proximal'?

    Proximal means closer to the point of attachment or origin.

  • Explain 'distal' in anatomy.

    Distal means farther from the point of attachment or origin.

  • What does 'superficial' mean?

    Superficial means toward or on the surface of the body.

  • Define 'deep' in anatomical terms.

    Deep means away from the surface, more internal.

  • What is the 'cephalic' region?

    Cephalic refers to the head region.

  • Define the 'cervical' region.

    Cervical refers to the neck region.

  • What does 'thoracic' refer to?

    Thoracic refers to the chest region.

  • Explain the 'abdominal' region.

    Abdominal refers to the area between the chest and pelvis.

  • What is the 'pelvic' region?

    Pelvic refers to the area within the pelvis.

  • Define the 'brachial' region.

    Brachial refers to the arm region.

  • What does 'carpal' mean?

    Carpal refers to the wrist region.

  • Explain the 'femoral' region.

    Femoral refers to the thigh region.

  • What is the 'patellar' region?

    Patellar refers to the front of the knee.

  • Define the 'plantar' region.

    Plantar refers to the sole of the foot.