Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Right
A
To the right of the body or structure being studied
2
Q
Left
A
To the left of body (the subject’s, not yours)
3
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side; away from the midsaggital plane
4
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midsaggital plane; away from the side
5
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front of the body
6
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back (rear)
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 (or toward) the vertebral surface of the body
10
Q
Ventral
A
Along (toward) the belly surface of the body
11
Q
Caudad (caudal)
A
Toward the tail
12
Q
Cephalad
A
Toward the head
13
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the trunk
14
Q
Distal
A
Away from the trunk or point of attachment
15
Q
Visceral
A
Toward an internal organ
