Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior (Ventral)
A
Front; Before
2
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Posterior (Dorsal)
A
Back; Behind
3
Q
Cranial, Cephalic
A
Head
4
Q
Superior
A
Above; At a Higher Level Tham
5
Q
Caudal
A
Tail
6
Q
Inferior
A
Below; At a Lower Level
7
Q
Medial
A
Towards the Midline
8
Q
Lateral
A
Away From the Midline
9
Q
Distal
A
Away From Point of Origin (Used to Describe Structures in Limbs)
10
Q
Proximal
A
Toward Point of Origin (Used to Describe Structures in Limbs)
11
Q
Superficial
A
At, Near, or Relatively Close to Body Surface
12
Q
Cranial
A
Skull
13
Q
Deep
A
Farther From Body Surface
14
Q
Cephalic
A
Head
15
Q
Facial
A
Face
16
Q
Cervical
A
Neck
17
Q
Thoracic
A
Chest
