Anatomical Terminology Review

What is anatomical position?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The shoulder is _____ to the elbow.

• proximal

• dorsal

• distal

• ventral

Which term means below?

• Inferior
• Superior
• Posterior
• Lateral

Which medical term means to the front?

• Supine
• Anterior
• Lateral
• Inferior

You find a 16 year old female on her right side, this is known as which position?

• Lateral

• Supine

• Prone

• Inferior

The cranial cavity is _____ to the thoracic cavity.

• inferior

• anterior

• peripheral

• superior

The finger is ___ to the arm.

• distal

• central

• posterior

• superior

Which structure is most medial?

• nose

• ears

• heart

• femur

____ means at or near the back of the body.

• Posterior
• Anterior
• Superficial
• Deep

____ means to be farther from the surface of the body.

• Deep
• Superficial
• Anterior
• Posterior