What is the anatomical position of the human body?

• Sitting with legs crossed

• Standing straight with palms facing backward

• Lying down with arms at the sides

• Standing straight with palms facing forward

Why are specific directional terms important in anatomy?

• They provide a common language for describing body positions

• They make anatomy more complex

• They are used to charge patients more

• They are only used in exams

In anatomical terms, what does 'superior' mean?

• Towards the feet

• Towards the head

• Towards the back

• Towards the front

What does 'anterior' refer to in anatomical terms?

• Towards the feet

• Towards the back

• Towards the head

• Towards the front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

• Towards the front

• Towards the side

• Towards the middle

• Towards the back

In anatomical terms, what does 'proximal' mean?

• Towards the side

• Towards the point of origin

• Away from the point of origin

• Towards the middle

What does 'ipsilateral' mean in anatomical terms?

• On the opposite side

• On the same side

• Towards the middle

• Towards the back

What does 'contralateral' refer to in anatomical terms?

• Towards the back

• Towards the front

• On the opposite side

• On the same side

What does 'superficial' mean in anatomical terms?

• Towards the surface

• Deep inside

• Towards the middle

• Towards the back

In anatomical terms, what does 'deep' mean?

• Towards the surface

• Towards the side

• Towards the middle

• Deep inside