Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Toward the limbs point of attachment
A
Proximal
2
Q
Away from the limbs point of attachment
A
Distal
3
Q
Towards the midline
A
Medial
4
Q
Away from the midline
A
Lateral
5
Q
Towards the surface
A
Superficial
6
Q
Towards the interior of the body
A
Deep
7
Q
Towards the back
A
Posterior, Dorsal
8
Q
Towards the front
A
Anterior, Ventral
9
Q
Towards the head
A
Cranial, Cephalic
10
Q
Towards the tail
A
Caudal