Anatomical directions/planes and Medical Terminology

Front

What is the term for the free discharge of thin nasal mucus fluid?

Back

Rhinorrhea

Front

What abdominal quadrant is indicated by the Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ)?

Back

The LLQ is one of the four quadrants of the abdomen, located on the left side and lower part of the abdomen.

Front

What does the prefix 'Rhin/o' refer to in medical terminology?

Back

Nose

Front

How is the head positioned in relation to the chest?

Back

The head is considered to be superior compared to the chest.

Front

What does the suffix 'emia' mean in medical terms?

Back

Blood

Front

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

Back

Anterior

Front

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

Back

Posterior

Front

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

Back

Lateral

Front

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

Back

Medial

Front

What is the term for the lower part of the body?

Back

Inferior