Anatomical Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
In front
2
Q
Posterior
A
Behind
3
Q
Ventral
A
The abdominal surface of the body
4
Q
Dorsal
A
The spinal surface of the body
5
Q
Superior
A
Above
6
Q
Inferior
A
Below
7
Q
Cranial
A
Towards or related to the head
8
Q
Caudal
A
Towards or related to the tail
9
Q
Medial
A
Closest to the midline or the point of reference
10
Q
Lateral
A
Furthest from the midline or the point of reference
11
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the surface
12
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
13
Q
Proximal
A
Nearest to the trunk or the point of reference
14
Q
Distal
A
Furthest from the trunk or the point of reference
