Anatomical Language Flashcards
1
Q
What is Anterior
A
Towards the front or at the front
2
Q
What is Posterior
A
Towards the rear or behind
3
Q
What is Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
4
Q
What is Medial
A
Towards the midline of the body
5
Q
What is Proximal
A
Near to the origin or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
6
Q
What is Distal
A
Away from the origin or point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk
7
Q
What is Superior
A
Above, or towards the head
8
Q
What is Inferior
A
Below, or towards the feet
9
Q
What is Peripheral
A
Away from the centre of the body
10
Q
What is Superficial
A
Near the outer surface
11
Q
What is Deep
A
Away from the body surface
12
Q
What is Supine
A
Lying horizontally on the back
13
Q
What is Prone
A
Lying horizontally on the front
