Anatomical Terms Of Location Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior or ventral
A
The front of the body or body parts
2
Q
Posterior / dorsal
A
Back of the body or body part
3
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head
4
Q
Inferior
A
Away from the head
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
To the side, away from the midline of the body
7
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the torso
8
Q
Distal
A
Farther away from the torso