Anatomical Terms

Front

Muscles are __________ to bones.

Back

superficial

Front

The heart is ______________ to my spinal cord.

Back

Anterior

Front

Anterior vs. Posterior
Anterior: means towards the front (the eyes are anterior to the brain) - [ventral].
Vs.
Posterior: means toward the back (the pharynx is posterior to the oral cavity) - [dorsal].

Back

Anterior: means towards the front; Posterior: means toward the back.

Front

A _____wound might require medical attention whereas a ____cut or scratch would just need basic bandages.

Back

deep, superficial

Front

These two names are used to describe the location on the arms and legs.

Back

Proximal and Distal

Front

Body is standing straight, facing forward, upper limbs at side and palms facing forward.
*right and left refer to "right" and "left" of the body in position.

Back

Anatomical Position

Front

The sternum (breastbone) is __________ to the ribs.

Back

MEDIAL

Front

The shoulder is __________ to the wrist.

Back

PROXIMAL

Front

The ankle is __________ to the hip joint.

Back

DISTAL

Front

The knee is __________ to the ankle.

Back

PROXIMAL