Anatomic Locations Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
FRONT of body
2
Q
Posterior
A
BACK of body
3
Q
Superior
A
TOWARD head
4
Q
Inferior
A
AWAY from head
5
Q
Proximal
A
CLOSER to center of body
6
Q
Distal
A
FARTHER from center of body
7
Q
Medial
A
TOWARD to midline of body
8
Q
Lateral
A
AWAY from midline of body
9
Q
Contralateral
A
on Opposite side
10
Q
Ipsilateral
A
on SAME side