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Anatomy Directional
Lecture Unit 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anterior | Closer to the front |
| Posterior | Closer to the back |
| Dorsal | Back side |
| Ventral | Belly side |
| Superior | Closer to the head |
| Inferior | Closer to the feet |
| Cranial | Head end |
| Caudal | Tail or rear end |
| Medial | Towards the midline |
| Lateral | Away from the midline |
| Superficial | On the outside |
| Deep | On the inside |
| Proximal | Closer to the point of attachment (Only use for arms and legs) |
| Distal | Farther from the point of attachment (Only use for arms and legs) |
| Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | Best for soft structures |
| Radiography | X-rays. Best for hard structures (bone). |
| Computed tomography | CT scan or CAT scan. Computer puts together x-ray images from many angles. |
| Sonography | Ultrasound |
| Angiography | Visualizes blood vessels |
| Positron emission tomography (PET) | Creates a functional map of an organ. Dyed glucose molecules injected. Shows activity, where glucose is being used. |