Anatomy and physiology directional terms
The biceps are _____ to the triceps
Anterior
The esophagus is_____to the vertebral column
Anterior
The kneecap is_____to the knee joint
Anterior
The sternum is_____to the heart
Anterior
The carpals are_____to the elbow
Distal
The elbow is_____to the shoulder
Distal
The fingers are_____to the hand
Distal
The hand is___to the wrist
Distal
the knee is ___ to the hip
Distal
The diaphragm is_____to the lungs
Inferior
The mouth is_____to the forehead
Inferior
The mouth is___to the nose
Inferior
The small intestine is_____to the stomach
Inferior
the navel is ______ to the mouth
Inferior
The umbilicus is on the___body surface
Interior
The ear is on the___surface of the head
Lateral
The hip is on the___body surface
Lateral
The lungs are_____to the heart
Lateral
The radius is_____to the ulna
Lateral
The shoulders are_____to the spine
Lateral
The thumb is_____to the index finger
Lateral
the arms are _____ to the midline
Lateral
The big toe is on the_____side of the foot
Medial
The heart is_____to the lungs
Medial
The neck is _____ to the arms
Medial
The buttocks are on the___body surface
Posterior
The scapula is on the_____side of the body
Posterior
Elbow is___to the wrist
Proximal
The knee joint is_____to the ankle
Proximal
The radius is_____to the phalanges
Proximal
Thigh is_____to the knee
Proximal
The skin is___to the muscles
Superficial
The diaphragm is_____to the liver
Superior
The head is _____ to the neck
Superior
The heart is_____to the diaphragm
Superior
The shoulders are _____ to the waist
Superior