ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (TERMS INDICATING DIRECTION) Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
above
2
Q
inferior
A
below
3
Q
ventral/anterior
A
belly side
4
Q
dorsal/posterior
A
back side
5
Q
distal
A
greatest distance away from a point of insertion
6
Q
proximal
A
closest to a point of insertion
7
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
8
Q
medial
A
toward the midline