Anatomical directions Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior/posterior
A
Belly side/ back side
Head end/ tail end
2
Q
Ventral/ dorsal
A
Belly side/ back side
3
Q
Superior/ inferior
A
Above/ below along axis of upright posture (humans only)
4
Q
Cranial/ caudal
A
Head end/ tail end along vertebral axis (=superior/inferior in human)
5
Q
Cephalic
A
Cranial
6
Q
Rostral
A
Towards the nose
7
Q
Medial/ lateral
A
Towards midline/ away from midline (perpendicular to it)
8
Q
Proximal/ distal
A
Close to/ further from (along midline or axis)
9
Q
Superficial/ deep
A
At surface/ underneath others (looking exterior to interior)
10
Q
Ipsilateral/ contralateral
A
On same side/ on opposite side