Anatomy- Locational Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
(Interchangeable with Posterior)
Towards the back
(Opposite of Ventral)
2
Q
Ventral
A
(Interchangeable with Anterior)
Towards the front
(Opposite of Dorsal)
3
Q
Posterior
A
(Interchangeable with Dorsal)
Towards the back
(Opposite of Anterior)
4
Q
Anterior
A
(Interchangeable with Ventral)
Towards the front
(Opposite of Posterior)
5
Q
Cephalic
A
Towards the head
(Superior)
6
Q
Rostral
A
Towards the forehead or nose
7
Q
Proximal
A
Towards the point of attachment
(Limbs only)
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of attachment
(Limbs only)
9
Q
Medial
A
Towards the median plane
(Middle)
10
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the median plane
(Middle)
11
Q
Superficial
A
Close to the skin
12
Q
Deep
A
Away from the body surface
(Skin)
13
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
14
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite side of the body
15
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the tail
(Inferior)
