Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What does ventral mean?
A
To the front of the body
2
Q
What does dorsal mean?
A
To the back of the body
3
Q
What does superior mean?
A
To the top of the body
4
Q
What does inferior mean?
A
The bottom of the body
5
Q
What does cranial mean?
A
To the head-end of the body
6
Q
What does caudal mean?
A
To the tail end of the body
7
Q
What does external mean?
A
The outer/ exterior of the body
8
Q
What does internal mean?
A
Inner or interior
9
Q
What does superficial mean?
A
Closer to the surface of the body
10
Q
What does deep mean?
A
Closer to the interior centre of the body
11
Q
What does palmar mean?
A
To the anterior surface of the hand (palm)
12
Q
What does dorsal mean?
A
To the back of the hand or foot
13
Q
What does plantar mean?
A
To the sole of the foot
