Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the head than another part
2
Q
Inferior
A
Closer to the feet than another part
3
Q
Anterior/ Ventral
A
Towards the front of the body
4
Q
Posterior/ Dorsal
A
Towards the back of the body
5
Q
Medial
A
Towards the imaginary midline of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the imaginary midline of the body
7
Q
Proximal
A
A body part closer to its attachment point
8
Q
Distal
A
A body part further away from the point of attachment than another
9
Q
Superficial
A
A body part that is closer to the surface of the body than another
10
Q
Deep
A
A body part that is internal or further from the surface of the body than another
11
Q
Palmar
A
The palm side of the hand
12
Q
Plantar
A
The sole side of the foot
