anatomical landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
lateral
A
to the side (as opposed to medial)
2
Q
Medial
A
to the center (as opposed to lateral)
3
Q
superior
A
above (as opposed to inferior)
4
Q
inferior
A
below
5
Q
anterior
A
before or in front
6
Q
posterior
A
behind or in back
7
Q
proximal
A
nearest to the point of attachment or center of the body
8
Q
distal
A
farthest from the center
9
Q
prone
A
lying face downward
10
Q
supine
A
lying face upward
11
Q
volar
A
pertaining to the sole of the foot or the palm of the hand
12
Q
dorsal
A
pertaining to the back
13
Q
ventral
A
pertaining to the front or abdominal surface
14
Q
palmar
A
pertaining to the palm of the hand
15
Q
plantar
A
pertaining to the sole of the foot
