Anatomical Position Flashcards
1
Q
anatomical position
A
body facing you with palms up
2
Q
superior
A
above
3
Q
inferior
A
bottom/below
4
Q
medial
A
close to the midline of the body
5
Q
lateral
A
anything to the the sides of the midline
6
Q
proximal
A
close to the drunk
7
Q
distal
A
closer to the extremities
8
Q
anterior (ventral)
A
front
9
Q
posterior (dorsal)
A
back