Anatomical Terms

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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


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