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 the body
6
Q
posterior
A
back of the 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
