Anatomical Directions Flashcards
Memorize Definition of anatomical directions
What does ‘Anterior’ mean?
front
What does ‘Bilateral’ refer to?
both sides
What does ‘Contralateral’ mean?
opposite sides
What does ‘Dorsal’ indicate?
Toward the back or spine
What does ‘Deep’ refer to?
Farther from the surface of the body
What does ‘Distal’ mean?
farther away from the axial skeleton
What does ‘Inferior’ indicate?
towards the feet or ground, or below relative to another structure
What does ‘Lateral’ mean?
away from the midline of the body
What does ‘Medial’ refer to?
towards the midline of the body
What does ‘Posterior’ mean?
back
What does ‘Prone’ describe?
body lying on stomach with face downwards
What does ‘Proximal’ mean?
closer to the axial skeleton
What does ‘Superficial’ indicate?
closer to the surface of the body
What does ‘Superior’ refer to?
towards the head or above relative to another structure
What does ‘Supine’ describe?
lying on the back with face upwards
What does ‘Unilateral’ mean?
one side
What does ‘Ventral’ indicate?
Toward the front or belly
