Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Right
A
the subjects right
2
Q
Lateral
A
toward the side (away from middle of the body)
3
Q
Medial
A
away from the side (toward the middle of your body)
4
Q
Anterior
A
toward the font of the body
5
Q
Posterior
A
toward the back (rear)
6
Q
Superior
A
toward the top of the body
7
Q
Inferior
A
toward the bottom of the body
8
Q
Dorsal
A
along (or toward) the spinal surface of the body
9
Q
Ventral
A
along (or toward) the belly button surface
10
Q
Caudad (caudal)
A
toward the tail- referring to animal on 4 legs
11
Q
Cephalad
A
toward the head- referring to animal on 4 legs
12
Q
Proximal
A
toward the trunk (everything but arms & legs)
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
