Study Guide Concept 3- Anatomical Terminology

Fill in the blank: The anatomical position is where a person is ___ . This standard position is used as a reference point when using directional terms. (Note: Right and left are from his perspective.)

• standing up with feet slightly apart and arms at their sides

• sitting with legs crossed and hands on knees

• lying down on their back with arms above the head

• kneeling with hands on the floor

Fill in the blank: The axial region of the body includes the ________. Think about what is off the main axis of the body.

• head, neck, and trunk

• arms and legs

• hands and feet

• shoulders and hips

Fill in the blank: The appendicular region refers to the ___ .

• appendages (limbs) attached to the axis

• central core of the body

• organs within the thoracic cavity

• muscles of the back

Fill in the blank: The term 'Superior (cranial)' means __________.

• toward the upper part; above

• toward the lower part; below

• toward the front; anterior

• toward the back; posterior

Fill in the blank: The term 'Inferior (caudal)' means __________.

• away from the upper part, toward the lower part; below

• toward the front of the body; in front of

• toward the midline of the body; on the inner side

• away from the midline of the body; on the outer side

Which of the following is an example of a superior relationship?

• The chin is superior to the abdomen.

• The knees are superior to the navel.

• The abdomen is superior to the chin.

• The navel is superior to the knees.

Which of the following is an example of an inferior relationship?

• The chin is inferior to the abdomen.

• The knees are inferior to the navel.

• The abdomen is inferior to the chin.

• The navel is inferior to the knees.

What does the term 'Anterior (ventral)' mean? Fill in the blank: 'Anterior (ventral)' means toward or at the ______ of the body; in front of.

• front

• back

• side

• top

What does the term 'Posterior (dorsal)' mean? Fill in the blank: 'Posterior (dorsal)' means toward or at the ______ of the body; behind. Example: The spine is posterior to the heart.

• back

• front

• side

• top

What does the directional term 'Medial' mean?

• Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of

• Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of

• In between