Exam 1: Abdominal Regions/Quadrants, Cavities, Body Systems, and Necessary Life Functions

Opposite of superior

inferior

Opposite of Posterior

Anterior

Opposite of Caudal

Cephalic

Opposite of Ventral

Dorsal

Opposite of Distal

Proximal

Opposite of Superficial

Deep

Opposite of Medial

Lateral

Necessary life functions are critical to survival. Which life function involves the making and breaking of molecules? It has to do with the speeding up and slowing down of the body processes.

Metabolism

Cranial

brain

Mediastinum

heart and esophagus

Abdominal

liver

Thoracic

Lungs, Heart, Esoophagus

Dorsal

brain and spinal cord

Pelvic

urinary bladder, pubic

Umbilical

belly button

Ventral

lungs, liver, and uterus

Left Hypochondriac

spleen, pancreas

Pleural

lungs

Prone

facedown

Superior

towards the head

Lateral

away from midline

Superficial

toward the surface

Proximal

towards the point of origin

Distal

away from point of origin

Deep

away from body surface

Medial

to the midline

Inferior

toward the tail

Supine

face up

The hands are ____ to the feet.

superior

The knees are ______ to the waist.

inferior

The elbow is ____ to the wrist.

superior

The calf muscle is ______ to the ankle.

superior

The heel ____ to the toes.

posterior

The biceps are _____ to the triceps.

anterior

The hamstrings are ____ to the quadriceps.

posterior

The arms are ____ to the midline.

Lateral

The side of the knee is ______.

Lateral

The inner ankle is _______.

Medial

The belly button is _______.

Meidal

You tell your patient to stand in anatomical position for the body exam. What would this person be described as?

Erect

To have the body divided into upper and lower halves, this describes the ______ plane.

Transverse

To have the body divided into right and left sides or halves, this described the _______ plane.

midsagittal