anatomical directions Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
towards the head
2
Q
inferior
A
towards the feet
3
Q
proximal
A
closest to point of attachment
4
Q
distal
A
farther from point of attachment
5
Q
anterior
A
towards the front of the body/organs
6
Q
posterior
A
towards the back of the body/organs
7
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline of the body
8
Q
medial
A
towards the midline of the body