Anatomical Flashcards
area of the body
1
Q
anterior
A
front side of the body
2
Q
posterior
A
back side of the body
3
Q
distal
A
away from the trunk
4
Q
deep
A
away from surface
5
Q
superfacial
A
on the surface
6
Q
superior
A
above of the structure
7
Q
inferior
A
below of the structure
8
Q
medial
A
pertaining to the middle
9
Q
lateral
A
pertaining to the side
10
Q
ipilateral
A
same side of the body
11
Q
contralateral
A
opposite side of the body
12
Q
proximal
A
close to the trunk of the body
13
Q
apex
A
tip/ summit of the organ
14
Q
base
A
bottom of the organ
15
Q
prone
A
lying on belly
