Anatomical Language Final Review

Front

What cavity houses the heart?

Back

Thoracic cavity.

Front

What is the Anatomical Position?

Back

Standing erect, facing forward, arms at side, palms facing forward.

Front

What does it mean to be in a lateral position?

Back

To be away from the midline of the body.

Front

What quadrant is represented by number 3 on a map?

Back

Right Lower quadrant.

Front

How is the fibula positioned in relation to the tibia?

Back

The fibula is lateral to the tibia.

Front

Define 'medial' in anatomical terms.

Back

Medial refers to being closer to the midline of the body.

Front

Define 'proximal' in anatomical terms.

Back

Proximal means closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Front

Define 'distal' in anatomical terms.

Back

Distal means further away from the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What is the difference between 'superior' and 'inferior'?

Back

Superior means above or higher in position; inferior means below or lower in position.

Front

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical language?

Back

Anterior refers to the front of the body.