Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
front; in front of
A
Anterior
2
Q
back; behind of
A
Posterior
3
Q
above; closer to the head
A
Superior
4
Q
below; closer to the head
A
Inferior
5
Q
towards the midline of the body
A
Medial
6
Q
away from the midline of the body
A
Lateral
7
Q
towards the inside/center; more internal
A
Deep
8
Q
towards the outside; more external
A
Superficial
9
Q
closer to the trunk of the body (used for extremities)
A
Proximal
10
Q
further from the trunk of the body (used for extremities)
A
Distal
