HBS - Directional and Regional Terms - Unit 1

Front

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Medial refers to a position that is closer to the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position that is farther from the midline of the body.

Front

Define 'proximal' in anatomical terms.

Back

Proximal refers to a position that is closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body.

Front

Define 'distal' in anatomical terms.

Back

Distal refers to a position that is farther from the point of attachment or from the trunk of the body.

Front

What is the 'axillary' region?

Back

The axillary region refers to the area of the armpit.

Front

What is the 'antecubital' region?

Back

The antecubital region refers to the area in front of the elbow.

Front

What is the 'carpal' region?

Back

The carpal region refers to the area of the wrist.

Front

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Anterior refers to a position that is toward the front of the body.

Front

What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Posterior refers to a position that is toward the back of the body.

Front

What is the 'buccal' region?

Back

The buccal region refers to the area of the cheek.