Anatomical Position & Planes Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
In front of; toward the front surface
2
Q
Posterior
A
In back of; toward the back surface
3
Q
Dorsal
A
At the back side of the human body
4
Q
Ventral
A
At the belly side of the human body
5
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the head
6
Q
Inferior
A
Closer to the feet
7
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
8
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
9
Q
Deep
A
On the inside; internal to another structure
10
Q
Superficial
A
On the outside
11
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to point of attachment to trunk
12
Q
Distal
A
Farther away from point of attachment to trunk
13
Q
In front of; toward the front surface
A
Anterior
14
Q
In back of; toward the back surface
A
Posterior
15
Q
At the back side of the human body
A
Dorsal
