Anatomical Directions Flashcards
to the right of the body or structure being studied
Ex: the ______ kidney is damaged
right
toward the side; away from the midsaggital plane
Ex: the eyes are _____ to the nose
lateral
toward the midsaggital plane; away from the side
Ex: the eyes are _______ to the ears
medial
toward the front of the body (in front of)
Ex: the nose is on the ____ of the head
anterior (ventral)
toward the back (rear)
Ex: the heel is _______ to the head
posterior (dorsal)
toward the top of the body
Ex: the shoulders are ______ to the hips
superior (cranial)
toward the bottom of the body
Ex: the stomach is ______ to the heart
inferior
along (or toward) the vertebral surface of the body
Ex: her scar is along the _____ surface
dorsal
along (toward) the belly surface of the body
Ex: the navel is on the ______ surface
ventral
toward the tail
Ex: the neck is _______ to the skull
caudad (caudal)
toward the head
Ex: the neck is _________ to the tail
cephalad
toward the trunk (torso)
Ex: the joint is _______ to the toenail
proximal
away from the trunk or point of attachment
Ex: the hand is ____ to the elbow
distal
toward an internal organ
Ex: the organ is covered with the _______ layer of the membrane
visceral
toward the wall: away from internal structures
Ex: the abdominal cavity is lined with the ______ membrane
parietal
