Anatomical Directions Reverse Flashcards
1
Q
In front of body
A
Anterior
2
Q
Back of the body
A
Posterior
3
Q
Upper part of the body
A
Superior
4
Q
Lower part of the body
A
Inferior
5
Q
Middle of the body inner side limbs
A
Medial
6
Q
Away from the midline of the body outer side of the limbs
A
Lateral
7
Q
Centre of the body (navel) point of attachment of limbs to body
A
Proximal
8
Q
Farther from centre of the body or point of limb to torso
A
Distal
9
Q
Body surface
A
Superficial
10
Q
Farther from body surface more internal
A
Deep
11
Q
Posterior surface of something (back of the hand)
A
Dorsum
12
Q
Anterior surface of the hand ie palm
A
Palmers
13
Q
Sole of the foot
A
Planter
14
Q
A
