Anatomical terms Flashcards
1
Q
Define Inferior
A
Closer to the feet than another part
2
Q
Define Anterior
A
Towards the front of the body
3
Q
Posterior
A
Towards the back of the body
4
Q
Medial
A
Towards the imaginary midline of the body
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the imaginary midline of the body
6
Q
Proximal
A
A body part closer to its attachment point
7
Q
Distal
A
A body part further away from its attachment point
8
Q
Left
A
Towards the left side of the body
9
Q
Right
A
Towards the right side of the body
10
Q
Superficial
A
A body part closer to the surface of the body than another
11
Q
Deep
A
A body part that is internal or further from the surface of the body than another
12
Q
Palmar
A
The Palm side of the hand
13
Q
Plantar
A
The sole side of the foot
14
Q
Define Superior
A
Closer to the head than another part
