Anatomical Terms -> Direction. Flashcards
1
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Medial.
A
Toward the midline of the body.
2
Q
Lateral.
A
Away from the midline of the body.
3
Q
Proximal.
A
Towards a reference point (extremity).
4
Q
Distal.
A
Away from a reference point (extremity).
5
Q
Interior/ Caudal or Caudad.
A
Lower or below/ Away from the head or towards the lower end of a structure.
6
Q
Superior/ Cephalad or Cranial.
A
Upper or above/ Toward the head or the upper part of a structure.
7
Q
Anterior.
A
Towards the front.
8
Q
Posterior (Dorsal).
A
Toward the back.
9
Q
Ventral.
A
Anterior.
10
Q
Superficial.
A
Toward or on the surface of the body.
11
Q
Deep.
A
Away from the surface of the body.
