HBS - Directional and Regional Terms - Unit 1

What does 'ventral' mean in anatomical terms?

• Refers to the back side of the body.

• Refers to the front or belly side of the body.

• Refers to the upper side of the body.

• Refers to the lower side of the body.

Define 'distal' in anatomical terms.

• Refers to a position that is closer to the point of attachment or trunk of the body.

• Refers to a position that is farther from the point of attachment or from the trunk of the body.

• Refers to a position that is at the same level as the point of attachment.

• Refers to a position that is above the point of attachment.

What does 'inferior' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is higher or above another part of the body.

• A position that is lower or below another part of the body.

• A position that is to the side of another part of the body.

• A position that is in front of another part of the body.

What does 'medial' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is farther from the midline of the body.

• A position that is closer to the midline of the body.

• A position that is lateral to the body.

• A position that is superior to the body.

What is the 'buccal' region?

• The area of the cheek.

• The area around the eyes.

• The area of the forehead.

• The area of the neck.

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is toward the back of the body.

• A position that is toward the front of the body.

• A position that is away from the midline of the body.

• A position that is closer to the feet than the head.

What does 'lateral' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is closer to the midline of the body.

• A position that is farther from the midline of the body.

• A position that is directly above another structure.

• A position that is directly below another structure.

What is the 'popliteal' region?

• The area behind the knee.

• The area in front of the knee.

• The area around the ankle.

• The area above the thigh.

What is the 'tarsal' region?

• The area of the wrist.

• The area of the ankle.

• The area of the knee.

• The area of the elbow.

What does 'posterior' mean in anatomical terms?

• A position that is toward the front of the body.

• A position that is toward the back of the body.

• A position that is toward the side of the body.

• A position that is above another part of the body.