Anatomic Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
In front of, toward the front surface
2
Q
Posterior
A
In back of, toward the back surface
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back side of the body
4
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly side of the body
5
Q
Superior
A
Towards/ Closer to the head
6
Q
Inferior
A
Towards/ Closer to the feet
7
Q
Caudal
A
Below
8
Q
Cranial (cephalic)
A
Above
9
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the nose or mouth
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
11
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
12
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side
13
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite side
14
Q
Deep
A
On the inside, below another structure
15
Q
Superficial
A
On the outside, external to other structures
