Anatomical Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
In front
2
Q
Posterior
A
After, behind, following, toward the rear
3
Q
Distal
A
Away from, farther from the origin
4
Q
Proximal
A
Near, closer to the origin
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Near the upper surface, towards the back
6
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the bottom, toward the belly
7
Q
Superior
A
Above, over
8
Q
Inferior
A
Below, under
9
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side, away from mid-line
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline, middle, away from side
11
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the front
12
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the back
13
Q
Bilateral
A
Involving both sides of the body
14
Q
Unilateral
A
Involving one side of the body
15
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side of the body
16
Q
Contra lateral
A
On opposite side of the body
17
Q
Parietal
A
Relating to a body cavity wall
18
Q
Visceral
A
Relating to organs within body cavities
19
Q
Axial
A
Around central axis
20
Q
Intermediate
A
Between two structures
