anatomical relationships Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
nearer to head
2
Q
superficial
A
nearer to surface
3
Q
intermediate
A
between superficial and deep structures
4
Q
deep
A
farther from a surface
5
Q
medial
A
nearer to median plane
6
Q
lateral
A
farther from median plane
7
Q
posterior
A
nearer to back
8
Q
inferior
A
nearer to feet
9
Q
anterior
A
nearer to front
10
Q
distal
A
farther from trunk or point of origin (e.g of a limb)
11
Q
proximal
A
nearer to trunk or point of origin (e.g. of a limb)
12
Q
palmar
A
anterior hand
13
Q
dorsal (hand)
A
posterior hand
14
Q
plantar
A
inferior foot surface
15
Q
dorsal (foot)
A
superior foot surface
