Ch 1 practice Flashcardizz PPT 3 topics

Front

Which quadrant/region represented by the letter 'A' is where the spleen is located?

Back

The spleen is located in the left hypochondriac region.

Front

What term describes a body part that is above another part or closer to the head?

Back

The term is 'Superior'. For example, the nose is superior to the knees.

Front

What term describes a position towards the front of the body?

Back

The term is 'Anterior'. For example, the sternum is anterior to the spine.

Front

What term describes a position that is further away from the surface of the body?

Back

The term is 'Deep'. For example, the bone is deep to the skin.

Front

Which body cavity is surrounded by the pelvic bones?

Back

The body cavity surrounded by the pelvic bones is the pelvic cavity.

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the midline of the body?

Back

The term is 'Medial'. For example, the heart is medial to the lungs.

Front

What is the term for a body part that is further away from the midline of the body?

Back

The term is 'Lateral'. For example, the arms are lateral to the chest.

Front

What term describes a position that is below another part?

Back

The term is 'Inferior'. For example, the stomach is inferior to the lungs.

Front

What is the term for a body part that is closer to the surface of the body?

Back

The term is 'Superficial'. For example, the skin is superficial to the muscles.

Front

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

Back

The term is 'Posterior'. For example, the spine is posterior to the stomach.