What are the 12 directional terms?

Terms in this set (12)

Ventral. Toward the Front (or belly)
Dorsal. Toward the Back (or spine)
Anterior. Toward the front Side.
posterior. Toward the back side.
Superior. Above.
Inferior. Below.
Medial. Towards the middle.
Lateral. Towards the side.

What are the 8 directional terms?

Terms in this set (8)

Upwards. superior.
downwards. inferior.
outwards. lateral.
Moving to middle. Medial.
Belly/Front of body. Anterior.
backside. posterior.
Close to the point of attachment. proximal.
Further away from point of attachment. distal.

What are directional terms why are they important to know?

Directional Terms These terms are essential for describing the relative locations of different body structures. For instance, an anatomist might describe one band of tissue as “inferior to” another or a physician might describe a tumor as “superficial to” a deeper body structure.

When something is on or relating to the opposite side of the body?

This preview shows page 5 – 12 out of 19 pages. Term: Contralateral Definition: Pertaining or relating to the opposite side Term: Ipsilateral Definition: On the same side. Term: Bilateral Definition: Relating to the right and left sides or of the body structure. Such as right and left extremities.

Which two of the directional terms are reserved for the limbs?

Regional Terms Notice that the term “brachium” or “arm” is reserved for the “upper arm” and “antebrachium” or “forearm” is used rather than “lower arm.” Similarly, “femur” or “thigh” is correct, and “leg” or “crus” is reserved for the portion of the lower limb between the knee and the ankle.

Which directional term means lying face down?

Prone: With the front or ventral surface downward (lying face down), as opposed to supine.

What position is it when a person is standing with their palms facing forward?

Anatomical position

Is upwards or towards the head?

DIRECTIONAL TERMS

A	B
SUPERIOR (CEPHALIC OR CRANIAL)	TOWARD THE HEAD OR TOWARD THE UPPER PART OF A STRUCTURE
INFERIOR (CAUDAL)	AWAY FROM THE HEAD, OR TOWARD THE LOWER PART OF A STRUCTURE
ANTERIOR (VENTRAL)	NEARER TO OR AT THE FRONT OF THE BODY
POSTERIOR (DORSAL)	NEARER TO OR AT THE BACK OF THE BODY

Which directional term indicates the front side of the body?

How does the frontal plane divide the body?

The coronal plane or frontal plane (vertical) divides the body into dorsal and ventral (back and front, or posterior and anterior) portions. The transverse plane or axial plane (horizontal) divides the body into cranial and caudal (head and tail) portions.

What does anterior mean?

1a : situated before or toward the front an anterior ligament. b : situated near or toward the head or part most nearly corresponding to a head.

When a person is in anatomical position the wrist is to the elbow?

They describe the position of a structure with reference to its origin – proximal means closer to its origin, distal means further away. Examples: The wrist joint is distal to the elbow joint.

What are the two anatomical positions?

The front of the body is referred to as anterior or ventral, while the back is referred to as posterior or dorsal.

Is the hand proximal or distal to the elbow?

The hand is distal/proximal to the elbow. The hips are superior/inferior to the shoulders. The shoulders are medial/lateral to the spine. The knee is distal/proximal to the ankle.

How do you know if something is proximal or distal?

Proximal vs Distal (Definition & Information)

Proximal = nearest to, closest to, or in proximity to (closest to the center of the body or torso)
Distal = furthest from, distant from, or further away (the farthest point from the center of the body or torso)

What’s the difference between proximal and distal?

In medicine, it refers to parts of the body further away from the center. For example, the hand is distal to the shoulder. Distal is the opposite of proximal. Distal refers to distance, while proximal indicates proximity.

Is the knee proximal or distal to the hip?

Moving distally from the hip brings you to the thigh. The foot is distal to the knee. The skin is superficial to bone.

Can knee problems cause hip pain?

Sometimes knee pain is the only sign of a hip problem – this is called referred pain or radiated pain and is fairly common. You may feel pain on the outside of your hip or in your buttock – though this can also be caused by problems with your lower back.

Is knee superior to ankle?

The elbow is proximal to the wrist. Distal: Farther from the point of attachment. The ankle is distal to the knee.

Are toes distal to the ankle?

0 0 The toes are (proximal or distal) to the ankles The scalp is superficial or deep) to skull The diaphragm is (superior or inferior to the lungs The heart is superior or inferior] to the diaphragm. The head is superior or inferior) to the neck. The fingers are [proximal or distal) to the hand.