Anatomy Directional Terms

Front

What are the four abdominal quadrants?

Back

The four abdominal quadrants are: 1) Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ), 2) Left Upper Quadrant (LUQ), 3) Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ), 4) Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ).

Front

What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

'Posterior' refers to the back or direction toward the back of the body.

Front

What does 'superficial' mean in anatomy?

Back

'Superficial' describes a position closer to the surface of the body.

Front

What is an example of the body maintaining homeostasis?

Back

An example of homeostasis is sweating, which helps regulate body temperature.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

'Lateral' describes the side or direction toward the side of the body, away from the middle.

Front

Define 'medial' in anatomical terms.

Back

'Medial' refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean?

Back

'Proximal' describes a position closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomy?

Back

'Distal' refers to a position farther from the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Back

'Anterior' (or 'Ventral') refers to the front of the body.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the lower part of the body?

Back

'Inferior' (or 'Caudal') refers to a position lower than another part of the body.