Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What is “Anterior” also known as
A
Ventral
2
Q
What is “Posterior” also known as
A
Dorsal
3
Q
What does “Proximal” mean
A
Closer to where the arm/leg inserts into the body
4
Q
What does “Distal” mean
A
Further from where the arm/leg inserts into the body
5
Q
What does “Medial” mean
A
Closer to the midline of the body
6
Q
What does “Lateral” mean
A
Further from the midline of the body
7
Q
Define Superior in anatomical terms
A
Above
8
Q
Define Inferior in anatomical terms
A
Below
