Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above another structure
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below another structure
3
Q
Anterior/Ventral
A
Toward the front of the body
4
Q
Posterior/Dorsal
A
Toward the back of the body
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward the middle (mid line) of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the middle (mid line) of the body
7
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the side of the body
8
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite side of the body
9
Q
Intermediate
A
Between two structures
10
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment of a limb
11
Q
Distal
A
Further from the point of attachment of a limb`
12
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the surface of the body
13
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface of the body
