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What anatomical term means toward the lower part of a body structure?
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∙ 13y ago
If you are talking in terms of a human body you can say "inferior" meaning towards the feet.
Your ankles are inferior to your knees.
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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 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 anatomical term means the same as dorsal?
anterior
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.
For what anatomical characteristic are arthropods named?
Arthropods have jointed feet. Arthro- means joint and -pod means foot.
What is form and structure?
structure means body like the body of the forest
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 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
What is the definition of anatomically?
In an anatomical manner; by means of dissection.
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 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 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 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.
What is the medical term meaning toward the head or above another structure?
Anterior is a term meaning situated at or toward the front. Frontal may also be used.
What does posterior to the pancreatic body mean?
Posterior to the pancreatic body means that a structure or organ is located behind the body of the pancreas. In anatomical terms, it refers to the back side of the pancreas in relation to its position within the body.
What does anatomy means?
The study of anatomical features of animals or different species
