Front, Back, Up, Down
This term means "above" something else.
What is superior?
This term means farther from the point or attachment point.
What is distal?
This term means towards the middle.
What is medial?
The wrist is ________ to the shoulder.
What is distal?
This term means "below" something else.
What is inferior?
This term means closer to the trunk or attachment point.
What is proximal?
This term means away from the middle toward a side.
What is lateral?
Your nose is ___________ to your ears?
What is anterior or ventral?
This term means towards your front.
What is anterior or ventral?
This term means close to the body surface (when looking fro the inside towards the skin)
What is the superficial?
This term means body laying face up.
What is supine?
Your brain is ________ to your heart?
What is superior?
This term means towards your back.
What is posterior or dorsal?
This term means closer to the inside of the body (farther from the surface of the body)
What is deep?
This term means body laying face down.
What is prone?
The shoulder is _________ to the elbow.
What is proximal ?
The kidneys are _________ to your lungs.
What is inferior?
One can see ____scars and bruises because they're on the surface.
What is superficial ?
Your heart is ______ to your lungs.
What is medial?
Your lungs are more ______ to the heart.
What is lateral?