Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
On or near the front, or central surface, of the body
2
Q
Distal
A
Farther from point of origin
3
Q
Lateral
A
Away from body’s midline
4
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to point of origin
5
Q
Inferior
A
Away from head/toward tail
6
Q
Deep
A
Away from surface/toward body interior
7
Q
Superficial
A
Toward body surface
8
Q
Posterior
A
Toward back of body
9
Q
Medial
A
Toward the body midline
10
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head
