(DHS) Human Anatomy Directional Terms

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position further away from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position closer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position further away from the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'intermediate' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Refers to a position between a more medial and a more lateral structure.

Front

What is the function of the respiratory system?

Back

Responsible for delivering oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.

Front

Is the statement 'The heart is medial to the arm' true or false?

Back

TRUE

Front

What does 'superior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

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

Front

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Anterior.