Anatomy Test #1 (anatomical orientation)
Posterior definition
towards the back (dorsal) of the body
Superficial
towards the bodies surface
The kidneys are inferior to the adrenal glands.
True
The trachea is anterior to the spinal cord.
True
A peripheral nerve passes from the spinal cord into the limbs.
True
The larynx is posterior to the esophagus.
False. Anterior.
The heart is medial to the lungs.
True
Proximal definition
closer to the body
Distal Definition
farther away from the body
Contralateral Definition.
opposite sides of the body
Lateral Definition
outwards of the middle
The spleen and gallbladder are ipsilateral.
False. Contralateral.
The dermis is the superficial layer of the skin.
False. Deep.
The hand is proximal to the elbow.
False. Distal.
The mouth is superior to the nose.
False. Inferior.
Blood in deep blood vessels gives color to the skin.
False. Superficial.
Ipsilateral Definition.
Same side of the body.
The knee is proximal to the ankle.
True
The stomach is inferior to the diaphragm.
True
Deep
away from the bodies surface- more interior
intermediate definition
between the middle and sides of the body
Inferior definition
towards the feet
Anterior definition
towards the front (ventral) of the body
Superior definition
towards the head
Medial definition
towards the middle of the body
