Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Right
A
To the right of the body or structure being studied
2
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side; AWAY from the midsaggital (midline) plane
3
Q
Medial
A
TOWARD the midsaggital (midline) plane; away from the side
4
Q
Anterior(ventral)
A
Toward the FRONT of the body
5
Q
Posterior(dorsal)
A
Toward the BACK(rear)
6
Q
Superior(cranial, cephalad)
A
Toward the TOP of the body
7
Q
Inferior(caudal)
A
Toward the BOTTOM of the body
8
Q
Dorsal
A
Along (or toward) the vertebral surface of the body
9
Q
Ventral
A
Along (toward) the belly surface of the body
10
Q
Caudad (caudal)
A
Toward the tail
11
Q
Cephalad
A
Toward the head
12
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the trunk
13
Q
Distal
A
AWAY FROM the trunk or point of attachment
14
Q
Visceral
A
Toward the INTERNAL organ
15
Q
Parietal
A
Toward the wall; AWAY from the internal structures
