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Stack #21840
Anatomical terms-Body Structure and Function
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| superior | a part is above another or closer to the head |
| inferior | a part is located below another or is closer to the feet |
| anterior | toward the front surface (belly surface) |
| posterior | toward the back surface |
| medial | towards the midline of the body |
| lateral | away from the midline of the body |
| proximal | structure is nearer the trunk of the body |
| distal | part is farther away from the trunk of the body |
| superficial | part is located on or near the surface of the body |
| deep | body part is away from the surface of the body |
| central | part is located in the center |
| peripheral | away from the center |
| abdominal | anterior trunk just below the ribs |
| antecubital | area in front of the elbow |
| axillary | armpit |
| brachial | arm |
| buccal | cheek area |
| cephalic | head |
| cervical | neck region |
| cranial | nearer to the head |
| digital | fingers and toes |
| femoral | thigh area |
| inguinal | area where the thigh meets the trunk of the body |
| oral | mouth |
| orbital | area around the eyes |
| patellar | front of the knee |
| pedal | foot |
| pubic | genital area |
| sternal | middle of the chest |
| umbilical | navel |
| caudal | nearer to the lower region of the spinal column |
| deltoid | rounded area of the shoulder closest to the upper arm |
| gluteal | buttocks |
| lumbar | area of the back between the ribs and the hips |
| occipital | back of the head |
| popliteal | behind, or back of, the knee area |
| scapular | shoulder blade area |
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