Anatomical Position and Organization Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above, toward the top
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below, toward the bottom
3
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the head
4
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
6
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
7
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front side
8
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back side
9
Q
Distal
A
Further from the trunk (a limb) or the point of origin (an organ)
10
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the trunk (a limb) or the point of origin (an organ)
11
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the vertebral side (backbone)
12
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the abdomen side
13
Q
Pedal
A
Foot
14
Q
Inguinal
A
Groin
15
Q
Thoracic
A
Chest
16
Q
Cephalic
A
Head
17
Q
Cervical
A
Neck
18
Q
Cranial
A
Skull
19
Q
Tarsal
A
Ankle
20
Q
Crural
A
Leg
21
Q
Patellar
A
Kneecap
22
Q
Femoral
A
Thigh
23
Q
Coxal
A
Hip
24
Q
Palmar
A
Palm
25
Q
Carpal
A
Wrist
26
Q
Antebrachial
A
Forearm
27
Q
Umbilical
A
Navel
28
Q
Antecubital
A
Front of elbow
29
Q
Mammary
A
Breast