Anatomical terminology

Front

What does 'distal' mean in anatomical terminology?

Back

Distal refers to a position further away from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body.

Front

What does 'proximal' mean in anatomical terminology?

Back

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

Front

What does 'inferior' mean?

Back

Inferior means below or lower in position.

Front

What does 'superior' mean?

Back

Superior means above or higher in position.

Front

What does 'anterior' mean?

Back

Anterior refers to the front of the body.

Front

What does 'posterior' mean?

Back

Posterior refers to the back of the body.

Front

What does 'lateral' mean?

Back

Lateral refers to a position away from the midline of the body.

Front

What does 'medial' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the upper left quadrant of the abdominal cavity?

Back

Left hypochondriac.

Front

What is the term for the upper right quadrant of the abdominal cavity?

Back

Right hypochondriac.