Anatomical Terms
The biceps are ________ to the triceps.
anterior
front, or in front of
anterior
The heart lies ______to the ribs.
deep
closer toward the bottom or end of a limb
distal
It is possible to palpate (feel) the spine on the ______ portion of the body.
dorsal
The scapula is _______ to the lung.
dorsal, posterior, and superficial
The foot is ______ to the hip.
inferior
The knees are _________ to the waist.
inferior
towards the feet, or below
inferior
The arms are ________ to the midline.
lateral
The shoulder is ______ to the neck.
lateral
The shoulders are ________ to the midline.
lateral
toward the side of the body, or away from the midline of the body
lateral
The neck is ________ to the arms.
medial
The nose is ______ to the ear.
medial
toward the midline of the body
medial
The hamstring is ________ to the quadriceps.
posterior
The hamstring muscles are located on the ____ portion of the body.
posterior
The heel is __________ to the toes.
posterior
back or at the back of
posterior
lying face downward
prone
The elbow is ______ to the hand.
proximal
closer to the top of the limb
proximal
All anatomical terms have a ______________ point which is called the ____________ anatomical position. This is a _______ position where you ________ up, head straight and ____ arms by your _______ side, with the pam of your ______ hand facing forward.
reference anatomical body stand arms side hand
The skin is ______ to the organs.
superficial
The calf muscle is ________ to the ankle.
superior
The chin is _______ to the navel.
superior
The elbow is __________ to the wrist.
superior
The hands are _________ to the feet.
superior
towards the head, or above
superior
lying face upward
supine
The eyes are on the ______ side of the body.
ventral
