A&P Module 1-5 (Practical 1) Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Toward the upper part of the body
2
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the lower part of the body
3
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the sides of the body
7
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the front
8
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to attachment or point of reference
9
Q
Distal
A
Away from attachment or point of reference
10
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the body surface
11
Q
Deep
A
Away from the body surface
12
Q
Rostral
A
toward the forehead
13
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the spinal cord
14
Q
Frontal Plane
A
Separates the anterior and posterior of the body
15
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Separates the left and right sides of the body
16
Q
Transverse Plane
A
Separates the superior and inferior halves of the body
