Anatomical directions Flashcards
1
Q
Right
A
Right of the subject’s body
2
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side; away from the mid-line
3
Q
Medial
A
Toward the mid-line; away from the side
4
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front of the body
5
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back (rear)
6
Q
Superior
A
Toward the top of the top of the body
7
Q
Inferior
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
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 an internal organ
15
Q
Parietal
A
Toward the wall; away from internal structures
