PLTW HBS Directional and Regional Terms with Complete Solutions

PLTW HBS Directional and Regional
Terms with Complete Solutions

Proximal - Answer-Situated next to or near the point of attachment or origin or a central
point

Regional Terms - Answer-Anatomical terms that refer to specific visible landmarks on
the surface of the body

Superficial - Answer-Of, relating to, or located near the surface

Superior - Answer-Situated toward the head and further away from the feet than another
and especially another similar part of an upright body especially of a human being

System - Answer-A group of body organs or structures that together perform one or
more vital functions

Ventral - Answer-Pertaining to the anterior or front side of the body; opposite of dorsal

Pelvic - Answer-Pelvis

Popliteal - Answer-Back of the knee

Sacral - Answer-Between hips

Scapular - Answer-Shoulder blade

Sternal - Answer-Sternum

Tarsal - Answer-Ankle

Thoracic - Answer-Thorax

Umbilical - Answer-Navel

Vertebral - Answer-Spinal column
Anterior - Answer-Situated toward the front of the body

Deep - Answer-Away from the body surface; more internal