Anatomical Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front of body
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back of body
3
Q
Inferior
A
Situated below, directed down/away from head.
4
Q
Superior
A
Situated above, toward head.
5
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side, located away from the midline.
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body.
7
Q
Peripheral
A
Toward the outer surface.
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from any point of origin.
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to any point of origin.
10
Q
Deep
A
Situated far from body’s surface.
11
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to any point of origin, next to.
12
Q
Dorsum
A
The back or posterior surface.
13
Q
Palmar
A
The anterior surface of hand
14
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of foot.
15
Q
Prone
A
Lying flat, face downward.
