Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Left
A
To the left of the body
2
Q
Right
A
To the right of the body
3
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side
4
Q
Medial
A
Toward the middle
5
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front
6
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back
7
Q
Superior
A
Toward the top of the body
8
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the bottom of the body
9
Q
Dorsal
A
Along surface of the body (back)
9
Q
Ventral
A
Along the surface of the body (front)
10
Q
Caudad (caudal)
A
Toward the tail
11
Q
Cephalad
A
Toward the head
13
Q
Distal
A
Away from the trunk
14
Q
Deep
A
Toward the inside of a part; away from surface
15
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface; away from inside
