Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
toward the top; above
2
Q
Inferior
A
toward the bottom; under
3
Q
Anterior
A
toward the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
toward the back
5
Q
Medial
A
toward the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
toward the side
7
Q
Superficial
A
surface
8
Q
Deep
A
under surface, more within the body
9
Q
Ventral
A
toward the belly
10
Q
Dorsal
A
toward the back
11
Q
Cranial
A
toward the head
12
Q
Cephalic
A
toward the head
13
Q
Caudal
A
toward the tail
14
Q
Proximal
A
toward an attached base
15
Q
Distal
A
away from an attached base
