anatomical position terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior
A
front of the body
2
Q
ventral
A
front of the body
3
Q
posterior
A
back of body
4
Q
dorsal
A
back of body
5
Q
superior
A
towards head; higher or above
6
Q
basal
A
towards head; higher or above
7
Q
inferior
A
toward the feet; below or lower
8
Q
medial
A
towards the midline
9
Q
lateral
A
away from midline
10
Q
proximal
A
near the origin
11
Q
distal
A
away from origin
