Directional Terms
This term means towards the head
Superior
The eyes are in this body region
Ocular
This separates the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity
Diaphragm
The reason the anatomical position is important
Ensures common reference
A cut towards the midline is described how?
Medial
The posterior aspect of the knee is also known as this body region
Popliteal
The Urinary Bladder is in this region
Hypogastric
Superficial
This term describes the back of the body
Posterior
Gluteal
The brain is in this part of the dorsal cavity
cranial
The muscle is this compared to the skin
The palm of your hand is on this side of the body
Anterior
The anatomical region for a person's nose
Nasal
These are the two major body cavities
Dorsal and ventral
The heart is this to the lungs
Medial
This joint is distal to the knee
Ankle
The anatomical term for the region under your shoulder
Axillary
The liver and Gall Bladder are in this quadrant