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Anatomy & Physiology: Directional 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'?

    Superior means above or higher in position.

  • Explain 'inferior' in anatomical context.

    Inferior means below or lower in position.

  • What does 'medial' refer to?

    Medial means toward the midline of the body.

  • Define 'lateral' in anatomy.

    Lateral means away from the midline of the body.

  • What does 'proximal' mean?

    Proximal means closer to the point of attachment or origin.

  • Explain 'distal' in anatomical terms.

    Distal means farther from the point of attachment or origin.

  • What is meant by 'superficial'?

    Superficial means toward or on the surface of the body.

  • Define 'deep' in anatomy.

    Deep means away from the surface, more internal.

  • What does 'ventral' mean?

    Ventral refers to the belly side or front of the body.

  • Explain 'dorsal' in anatomical terms.

    Dorsal refers to the back side of the body.

  • What is the meaning of 'cranial'?

    Cranial means toward the head end of the body.

  • Define 'caudal' in anatomy.

    Caudal means toward the tail or lower part of the body.

  • What does 'ipsilateral' mean?

    Ipsilateral means on the same side of the body.

  • Explain 'contralateral' in anatomy.

    Contralateral means on the opposite side of the body.

  • What is the meaning of 'palmar'?

    Palmar refers to the palm side of the hand.

  • Define 'plantar' in anatomical terms.

    Plantar refers to the sole of the foot.

  • What does 'axial' refer to?

    Axial relates to the head, neck, and trunk of the body.

  • Explain 'appendicular' in anatomy.

    Appendicular relates to the limbs and their attachments to the axial skeleton.