Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Right
A
To the right of the body or structure being studied
2
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side; away from the midsaggital plane
3
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midsaggital plane; 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 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
Left
A
To the left of the body.(not your left the specimens left)
