Anatomical Terminology

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What is the definition of 'anatomical position'?

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The standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy, where the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

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What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to a structure that is above another structure or closer to the head.

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What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to a structure that is below another structure or closer to the feet.

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What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to a structure that is closer to the midline of the body.

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What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to a structure that is farther away from the midline of the body.

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What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to a structure that is closer to the point of attachment or origin.

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What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to a structure that is farther away from the point of attachment or origin.

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What is the difference between 'anterior' and 'posterior'?

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Anterior refers to the front of the body, while posterior refers to the back of the body.

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What does 'ventral' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to the front or belly side of the body.

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What does 'dorsal' mean in anatomical terminology?

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Refers to the back side of the body.