Anatomical directions Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Structure closer to the head or high on the body
2
Q
Inferior
A
Structure closer to the feet or lower on the body
3
Q
Anterior
A
Structure more in the front of another
4
Q
Posterior
A
Structure more in the back of another
5
Q
Medial
A
Structure closer to the middle of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Structure further away from the middle of the body
7
Q
Distal
A
Structure further away from the midline compared to another structure
8
Q
Proximal
A
Structure closer to the midline compared to another structure
9
Q
Superficial
A
Structure closer to the surface of the body
10
Q
Deep
A
Structure closer to the core of the body
11
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly
12
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back
13
Q
Prone
A
Lying face down
14
Q
Supine
A
Lying face up
15
Q
Unilateral
A
Pertaining to one side of body
16
Q
Bilateral
A
Pertaining to both sides of body
