Anatomical Terminology & Feedback Loops

Front

What is the thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities and secretes a fluid that keeps the membrane moist?

Back

Serous membrane

Front

What term describes a position toward or at the midline of the body?

Back

Medial

Front

Which is more distal: the elbow or the wrist?

Back

Wrist

Front

What is a synonym for the term 'posterior'?

Back

Dorsal

Front

How would you describe the shoulder in relation to the elbow?

Back

Proximal

Front

What is the term for the membrane that lines body cavities and secretes mucus?

Back

Mucous membrane

Front

What does 'lateral' refer to in anatomical terminology?

Back

Position away from the midline of the body.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Back

Anterior

Front

What does 'distal' mean in relation to body parts?

Back

Farther from the point of attachment or origin.

Front

What is the term for the back side of the body?

Back

Dorsal