Directional Terms
What is the directional term that means toward the front of the body?
Anterior
what is the directional term that means further away from the body (when talking about a limb)
distal
what does supine mean?
laying on your back; facing up
The heel is _________ to the toes?
The skin is ______ to the muscles
Superficial
What does superior mean?
Above
What is it called when something is closer to the surface?
Superficial.
What is another name for the imaginary line that divides the body into left and right
Midline
the wrist is __________ to the shoulder
distal
the belly button is __________ to the nose
inferior
What does Medial mean?
Towards the middle or midline of the body
Give an example of usage for the word proximal.
Varies
what does prone mean?
laying on your stomach; face down
The biceps are ________ to the triceps.
Anterior
The elbow is ______ to the wrist.
Proximal
give me an example of an exercise you would do in the prone position
ex: push ups
give me an example of an exercise you would do in the supine position
what does inferolateral mean?
below and away from the middle
the eyes are ________ to the ears
medial
The shoulders are _____ to the midline.
Lateral.
Give an example of usage for the word lateral.
Varies
What is the anatomical position?
Standing straight up.
Facing Forward
Arms at side
Palms forward
Feet together and close
what does posteromedial
behind and towards the middle
the ears are ________ to the shoulders
superior
The heart is ______ to the ribs.
Deep