Bio II Body Relative Positions Quiz

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Superior

Means that a body part is above another part

Inferior

Means that a body part is below another body part.

Anterior

Means toward the front

Posterior

Means toward the back

Medial

Refers to imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves.

Lateral

Means toward the side, away from midline.

Bilateral

Refers to paired structures, one of which is on each side of midline.

Ipsilateral

Refers to structures on the same side

Contralateral

Refers to structures on the opposite side

Proximal

Describes a body part that is closer to a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part is.

Distal

Means that a particular body part is farther from a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part is.

Superficial

Means situated near the surface.

Deep

Describes parts that are more internal than superficial parts