Anatomical Postion Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
4
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side
5
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface
6
Q
Deep
A
Toward the core
7
Q
Anterior (ventral)
A
To the front
8
Q
Posterior (dorsal)
A
To the back
9
Q
Proximal
A
For extremities, meaning near the trunk
10
Q
Distal
A
For extremities, meaning away from the trunk
11
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side of the body
12
Q
Contralateral
A
On the other half
13
Q
Cranial (cephalic)
A
Head end
14
Q
Caudal
A
Tail end
15
Q
Prone
A
On stomach
