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Basic Anatomical Body Parts

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  • What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
    The anterior or ventral side.
  • What does the term 'posterior' refer to in anatomy?
    The back side of the body.
  • Define the term 'superior' in anatomical position.
    Above or toward the head.
  • What does 'inferior' mean in anatomy?
    Below or toward the feet.
  • What is meant by 'medial' in anatomical terms?
    Toward the midline of the body.
  • Define 'lateral' in anatomy.
    Away from the midline, toward the sides.
  • What does 'proximal' mean?
    Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
  • Define 'distal' in anatomical context.
    Farther from the point of attachment or origin.
  • What is the anatomical term for the belly side?
    The ventral or anterior side.
  • What does 'superficial' mean in anatomy?
    Closer to the surface of the body.
  • Define 'deep' in anatomical terms.
    Farther from the surface, more internal.
  • What is the anatomical term for the head region?
    The cephalic region.
  • What does 'thoracic' refer to?
    The chest region.
  • Define the 'abdominal' region.
    The area between the chest and pelvis.
  • What is the 'pelvic' region?
    The area below the abdomen, containing the pelvis.
  • What does 'brachial' refer to?
    The arm region.
  • Define 'carpal' in anatomy.
    The wrist region.
  • What is the 'femoral' region?
    The thigh area.
  • What does 'patellar' mean?
    The front of the knee.
  • Define 'plantar' in anatomical terms.
    The sole or bottom of the foot.