Anatomical Directional Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
In front of
2
Q
Posterior (used in reference to structures with an end and beginning e.g. convoluted tubule)
A
Behind
Towards the rear
3
Q
Distal (used in reference to structures with an end and beginning e.g. convoluted tubule)
A
Away from the origin
4
Q
Proximal
A
Close to the origin
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Near the upper surface
Toward the back
6
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the bottom
Toward the belly
7
Q
Superior
A
Above
8
Q
Inferior
A
Below
9
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
10
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline
11
Q
Rostral
A
Towards the front
12
Q
Caudal
A
Towards 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
On the same side of the body
