Anatomic Reference: Body Direction Terms Flashcards
1
Q
ventral
A
front, or belly side, of the organ or body
2
Q
dorsal
A
back of the organ or body
3
Q
anterior
A
in the front of the body or an organ
4
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posterior
A
in the back of or toward the back
5
Q
cephalic
A
toward the head
6
Q
caudal
A
toward the feet
7
Q
superior
A
uppermost, above, or toward the head
8
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interior
A
lowermost, below, or toward the feet
9
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proximal
A
situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure
10
Q
distal
A
situated furthest from the midline or beginning of a body structure
11
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medial
A
the direction toward or nearer the midline
12
Q
lateral
A
the direction toward or nearer the side of the body, away from the midline
13
Q
the wrist is more ___ than the elbow
A
distal
