Anatomical Position Directions Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Cephalic
A
Relative term meaning nearer to the head.
4
Q
Caudal
A
Relative term meaning nearer to to the tail
5
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front of the body
6
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back of the body
7
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly = to anterior
8
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back = to posterior
9
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer to the point of reference
10
Q
Distal
A
Farther away from a point of reference or attachment
11
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the median plane of the body (center)
12
Q
Medial
A
Toward the median plane of the body (center)
13
Q
Superficial
A
Toward, at or pertaining to the surface
14
Q
Deep
A
Away from or below the surface
