Depth
What does deep mean
closest to the body core
What does Proximal mean
closest to the point of attachment
What is another word for superior
Cranial
What does Anterior mean
in the front of the body or the front side of the body
What is Anatomic Position
standing erect
facing the observer
arms at sides
palms facing forward
What does superficial mean
farthest from the body core
closest to the surface
what does distal mean
farthest from the point of attachment
What is another word for inferior
Caudal
What is another word for anterior
Ventral
What is the mid-line?
an imaginary line that divides the body into right and left sides.
Is a scratch on the arm deep or superficial?
superficial
What does medial mean
parts closest to the mid-line
What does Superior mean
Parts located above
What is another word for Dorsal
posterior
Is the middle finger nail distal or proximal to the wrist joint in comparison with the palm of the hand?
Distal
Would you classify internal bleeding as deep or superficial?
deep
what does lateral mean
Parts to the sides of the mid-line
What does inferior mean
Parts located below
What does posterior mean
behind the body or the backside of the body
Name a body part that would be 'superior' to the thighs
head
arms
chest
heart
brain
etc