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1. teachmeanatomy.info › the-basics › anatomicalAnatomical Terms of Location - Anterior - Posterior ...

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Anatomical terms of location labelled on the anatomical position. Anterior refers to the ‘front’, and posterior refers to the ‘back’. Putting this in context, the heart is posterior to the sternum because it lies behind it. Equally, the sternum is anterior to the heart because it lies in front of it. Examples:

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   I. Define the terms: organ, organ system and organism. II. Name the eleven organ systems of the human body, identify the major organs, and give a major function of each system. III. Define and demonstrate the anatomical position. IV. Locate the anterior (ventral) and posterior (dorsal) surfaces for the body, hands, and feet.

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   Explain why ‘posterior’ and ‘dorsal’ can be used interchangeably to describe relative locations in the human body. Identify the direction (ventral or dorsal) in which the palms face when in standard anatomical position, and thus identify which side of the hand (palm or back) of the hand is the ventral side of the hand, and which is the ...

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   Feb 21, 2024 · These terms describe positions towards the front (anterior) and back (posterior) of the body, with respect to the organism’s forward motion. In humans, the chest is anterior, while the back is posterior. In cats, for example, the head is anterior while the tail is posterior.

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   Jul 10, 2024 · Medial: The middle or direction toward the middle of the body. For example, the hallux (commonly called the “big toe”) is the medial toe. Posterior (or dorsal): The back or direction toward the back of the body. For example, the shoulder blades are on the posterior side of the chest.

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   Nov 23, 2022 · Anterior and posterior are terms used to describe whether a structure is in front of or behind another. The more anterior a structure is, the closer it is to the front of the body.

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   What is the difference between anterior and posterior?

   • For example, anterior and posterior depend on an organisms usual direction of motion. So, in bipeds, terms like “anterior” and “posterior” refer to the front and back, respectively. In quadrupeds and fish, the anterior is toward the head, while posterior is toward the back or tail.

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   What is the difference between anterior and posterior cranial?

   • Anterior (or ventral) describes the front or direction toward the front of the body. The toes are anterior to the foot. Posterior (or dorsal) describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. The popliteus is posterior to the patella. Superior (or cranial) describes a position above or higher than another part of the body proper.

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   What is the difference between posterior and proximal?

   • Posterior (or dorsal): The back or direction toward the back of the body. For example, the shoulder blades are on the posterior side of the chest. Proximal: A position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body. For example, the proximal end of the femur joins the pelvis.

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   What is the difference between rostral and posterior?

   • “Rostral” refers to the nose or beak, “cranial” or “cephalic” to the head, and “caudal” to the tail region. In humans, “dorsal” and “posterior” are similar but are used in different contexts. “Dorsal” is often used for the back of the hand or the top of the foot, distinct from “posterior,” which refers to the back of the body.

   Anatomical Terms of Location: Anterior vs Posterior and Dorsal vs Ventral

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   What is the difference between a medial and a posterior toe?

   • Medial: The middle or direction toward the middle of the body. For example, the hallux (commonly called the “big toe”) is the medial toe. Posterior (or dorsal): The back or direction toward the back of the body. For example, the shoulder blades are on the posterior side of the chest.

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   What is a cranial and posterior view of the human body?

   • [Return to image] Figure 1.4 This illustration shows an anterior and posterior view of the human body. The cranial region encompasses the upper part of the head, while the facial region encompasses the lower half of the head beginning below the ears. The eyes are referred to as the ocular region. The cheeks are referred to as the buccal region.

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9. library.fiveable.me › posteriorPosterior - (Human Physiology Engineering) - Vocab ... - Fiveable

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   In human anatomy, understanding the posterior position is essential for describing where structures are located relative to one another, aiding in communication about physical relationships and spatial arrangements within the body.