Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Right
A
To right of subjects body, not yours
2
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side
3
Q
Medial
A
Away from side
4
Q
Anterior
A
Toward front of body; ventral
5
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back; dorsal
6
Q
Superior
A
Toward top of body; cranial
7
Q
Inferior
A
Toward bottom of body; caudal
8
Q
Dorsal
A
Along vertebral surface of the body
9
Q
Ventral
A
Along belly surface
10
Q
Caudad
A
Toward the tail; animals
11
Q
Cephalad
A
Toward the head; animal
12
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the trunk
13
Q
Distal
A
Away from trunk
14
Q
Visceral
A
Toward an internal organ
15
Q
Parietal
A
Toward the wall; away from internal structures
16
Q
Deep
A
Toward the inside of a part
17
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface of a part
18
Q
Medullary
A
Refers to an inner region
19
Q
Cortical
A
Refers to outer region/cortex
20
Q
Left
A
To left of the subjects body, not yours
