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Are finger and toes lateral or proximal in directional terms to each other?
Fingers and toes are lateral to each other. "Lateral" means toward the side of the body or away from the midline, while "proximal" means closer to the center of the body or closer to the attachment point.
Is the thumb lateral to the little finger?
In the anatomical position of the hand the palm faces to anterior side. Because you use your palm as you flex it. You do not use the dorsal aspect of the hand normally. So in the anatomical position the palm faces on the anterior side. That way the thumb comes on lateral side to the fingers.
What is anatomy?
the study of the human body for example: body parts and namesLiterally, it means "the process of cutting up"; originating from the ancient Greeks, the Fathers of Modern Medicine. It is the study of structure and how different organs relate to one another in a body.anatomy - The science that deals with the form and structure of organic bodies; anatomical structure or organization
Is the nose lateral to the scapula?
The humerus is lateral to the sternum. The sternum, or breastbone, is midline.
Is the thumb the lateral digit of a hand?
If standing in anatomical position with palms facing out, the thumb is the lateral digit of the hand, as lateral means "away from midline" vs. medial, which would be toward the midline of the body.
What is form and structure?
structure means body like the body of the forest
What does the term cephalad mean?
The term cephalad refers to the direction toward the head or upper part of the body. It is often used in medical terminology to describe the location of an anatomical structure in relation to the head.
What is the anatomical term that indicates a structure close to the surface?
A medical term that means at or close to the surface is superficial.
What is the medical term meaning lowermost or toward the feet?
Inferior or caudal mean toward the lower part of the body.
What is the directional term for the sternum to the vertebral column?
The directional term for the sternum to the vertebral column is anterior. This means that the sternum is located in front of or toward the front of the vertebral column in anatomical position.
Are finger and toes lateral or proximal in directional terms to each other?
Fingers and toes are lateral to each other. "Lateral" means toward the side of the body or away from the midline, while "proximal" means closer to the center of the body or closer to the attachment point.
What is the definition of anatomically?
In an anatomical manner; by means of dissection.
What does posteror mean?
"posteror" is not a word, it is gibberish. - If you meant 'posterior', that means "Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure."
What is the meaning of 'to double over'?
It means to bend at the waist and lower your head toward your knees - think of the position when you have a stomach-ache.
Is the thumb lateral to the little finger?
In the anatomical position of the hand the palm faces to anterior side. Because you use your palm as you flex it. You do not use the dorsal aspect of the hand normally. So in the anatomical position the palm faces on the anterior side. That way the thumb comes on lateral side to the fingers.
What does a bilateral tubalectomy mean?
Broken down, bilateral means both sides of the body. Tubal means the part of the body in question and -ectomy means Removal of an anatomical structure. So It means the removal of the left and right tubes. This is different from a a tubal ligation where the tubes are "tied" for birth control.
What does anatomy means?
The study of anatomical features of animals or different species
