Directional and Regional Terms

Front

What does the term 'Scapular' refer to in regional anatomy?

Back

The scapular region refers to the area of the shoulder blade.

Front

The navel is ______ to the breastbone.

Back

Inferior

Front

The skin is __________ to the bone.

Back

Superficial

Front

What term describes the position 'toward the front of the body'?

Back

Anterior

Front

What region represents the fingers and toes?

Back

Digital

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position farther from the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Superior refers to a position above or higher than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Inferior refers to a position below or lower than another part of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

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