A&P 1 Final Exam

Here are the definitions for the terms you listed:

  • Anatomical position: A standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy; the body is standing upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

  • Right: The side of the body that is opposite to the left.

  • Left: The side of the body that is opposite to the right.

  • Superior: Positioned above or higher than another part of the body.

  • Inferior: Positioned below or lower than another part of the body.

  • Cranial: Related to the skull or cranium.

  • Caudal: Positioned towards the tail or lower part of the body.

  • Anterior: Situated towards the front of the body.

  • Posterior: Situated towards the back of the body.

  • Ventral: Pertaining to the belly side of the body.

  • Dorsal: Pertaining to the back side of the body.

  • Lateral: Pertaining to the side of the body, away from the midline.

  • Medial: Pertaining to the middle of the body, closer to the midline.

  • Intermediate: Positioned between two structures or parts.

  • Proximal: Located closer to the trunk or point of attachment of a limb.

  • Distal: Located further away from the trunk or point of attachment of a limb.

  • Superficial: Situated near the surface of the body.

  • External: Relating to the outside or outer part of something.

  • Deep: Situated far away from the surface of the body.

  • Internal: Relating to the inside or inner part of something.

  • Contralateral: Pertaining to the opposite side of the body.

  • Ipsilateral: Pertaining to the same side of the body.

  • Transverse section: A cut across the body or an organ, dividing it into superior and inferior parts.

  • Cross section: A cut through an object or body part, revealing its internal structure.

  • Longitudinal section: A cut along the length of an organ or body part.

  • Coronal section: A cut that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts, also known as a frontal section.

  • Frontal section: A cut that separates the front (anterior) from the back (posterior).

  • Sagittal section: A cut that divides the body into left and right parts.

  • Prone: Lying face down.

  • Supine: Lying face up.