Anatomical Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head, away from the feet
2
Q
Inferior
A
Away from the head, toward the feet
3
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front surface of the body
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back of the body
5
Q
Proximal
A
On limbs,toward the shoulders or hips
6
Q
Distal
A
On limbs,away from the shoulders or hips
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
8
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
