Anatomical Position and Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back
3
Q
Cephalic
A
Towards the head
4
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the tail of the body/End
5
Q
Distal
A
Away fromOrigin
6
Q
External
A
Outside
7
Q
Internal
A
Inside/Deep/Towards the center
8
Q
Lateral
A
Side
9
Q
Medial
A
Towards the Center
10
Q
Palmar
A
Palm
11
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of the Foot
12
Q
Proximal
A
Towards the Source/Origin
13
Q
Superior
A
Above
14
Q
Inferior
A
Below