Anatomic Locations Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
above a point of reference
2
Q
Inferior
A
below a point of reference
3
Q
Proximal
A
nearest to a point of reference
4
Q
Distal
A
farthest from a point of reference
5
Q
Anterior
A
front of body
6
Q
Posterior
A
back of body
7
Q
Medial
A
closer to the middle of the body
8
Q
Lateral
A
farther from the middle of the body
9
Q
Contralateral
A
on the opposite side of the body
10
Q
Ipsilateral
A
on the same side of the body
