Anatomical Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical positions are…
A
Face forward
Arms at the side
Palms face forward
Feet pointed forward
2
Q
Superior
A
toward the head (upper or above)
3
Q
Inferior
A
toward the feet (lower or below)
4
Q
Anterior (Ventral)
A
further to the front (in front of)
5
Q
Posterior (Dorsal)
A
further to the back (in back of)
6
Q
Medial
A
toward the midline of the body
7
Q
Lateral
A
toward the side of the body
8
Q
Proximal
A
closer to the axial body (toward the trunk)
9
Q
Distal
A
further from the axial body )further from the trunk)
10
Q
Superficial
A
closest to the surfaces of the body
11
Q
Deep
A
further from the surface of the body
