Anatomy & Physiology Complete Study Guide (2026/2027) | Verified Q&A

Anatomy & Physiology Complete Study
Guide (2026/2027) | Detailed Notes +
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1. Superior=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
toward=the=head=end=or=upper=part=of=a=structure=or=the=
body;=above

2. Inferior=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
away=from=the=head=end=or=toward=the=lower=part=of=a=str
ucture=or=the=body;=below

3. Ventral=(anterior)=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
toward=or=at=the=front=of=the=body;=in=front=of

4. Dorsal=(posterior)=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
Toward=or=at=the=back=of=the=body;=behind

5. Medial=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
toward=or=at=the=midline=of=the=body;=on=the=inner=side=o
f

6. Lateral=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
away=from=the=midline=of=1the=body;=on=the=outer=side=of

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, 7. Intermediate=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
between=a=more=medial=and=a=more=lateral=structure

8. Proximal=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
closer=to=the=origin=of=the=body=part=or=the=point=of=attac
hment=of=a=limb=to=the=body=trunk

9. Distal=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
farther=from=the=origin=of=a=body=part=or=the=point=of=atta
chment=of=a=limb=to=the=body=trunk

10. Superficial=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
toward=or=at=the=body=surface

11. Deep=(internal)=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
away=from=the=body=surface;=more=internal

12. Anatomical=Position=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
erect,=feet=forward,=arms=at=side=with=palms=facing=forwa
rd,=head=facing=forward,=internationally=know

13. Directional=Terms=-=CORRECT=ANSWER-
allow=us=to=explain=where=one=body=structure=is=in=relati
on=to=another




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