Anatomical Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Left
A
To the left of the body
2
Q
Right
A
To the right of the body
3
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side, away form the midsagital plane
4
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midsagital plane, away from the side
5
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front of the body
6
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back
7
Q
Superior
A
Toward the top of the body
8
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the bottom of the body
9
Q
Caudad(caudal)
A
toward the tail
10
Q
Cephalad
A
Toward the head
11
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the trunk
12
Q
Distal
A
Away from the trunk or point of attachment
13
Q
Deep
A
toward the inside part; away from the surface
14
Q
superficial
A
toward the surface of a part; away from the inside
