anatomical directions Flashcards
1
Q
medial
A
toward the midsaggital plane; away from the side
2
Q
anterior
A
toward the front
3
Q
posterior
A
toward the rear
4
Q
superior
A
toward the top of the body
5
Q
inferior
A
toward the bottom of the body
6
Q
dorsal
A
along or toward vertebral surface
7
Q
ventral
A
along or toward belly surface
8
Q
caudal
A
toward the tail
9
Q
lateral
A
toward the side; away from midsaggital plane
10
Q
cephalad
A
toward the head
11
Q
proximal
A
toward the trunk
12
Q
distal
A
away from the trunk
13
Q
superficial
A
toward the surface
14
Q
deep
A
toward the inside
