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1.3 Vocab
Chapter 1 Part 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Superior | When a body part is above another or closer to the head. Example: The heart is superior to the stomach |
| Inferior | When a body part is below another or closer to the feet. Example: The anus is inferior to the brain |
| Anterior | Toward the front Example: The nose is anterior to the spinal cord |
| Posterior | Toward the back Example: The rectum is a posterior "spot" |
| Medial | An imaginary mid-line dividing the body into equal left and right halves, a body part is medial if it's closest to the mid-line. |
| Lateral | Farther away from the mid-line Example: Your hand is a lateral body part |
| Proximal | A body part that is closer to a point of attachment (like to the trunk of the body) Example: The shoulder is a proximal body part |
| Distal | A body part that is further away from the point of attachment Example: The hand is distal to the shoulder |
| Superficial | Near the surface |
| Deep | More internal or inside |