Atlas A Flashcards
Transverse (horizontal or axial)
Separates into both superior (upper)/ interior parts (lower)
Sagittal
Divides the body into right and left portions
Mid sagittal
Extends vertically. Divides the body into right and left halves
Coronal (frontal)
Divides the body into anterior & posterior parts
Ventral
Toward the front *or belly
Dorsal
Toward the back or spine
Anterior
Toward the ventral side
Posterior
Toward the dorsal side
Cephalic
Toward the head or superior end
Rostral
Toward the forehead or nose
Caudal
Toward the tail or inferior end
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Medial
Toward the median plane
Lateral
Away from the median plane
Proximal
Closer to the point of attachment or origin
Distal
Farther from the point of attachment of origin
Ipsilateral
On the same side of the body
Contralateral
On opposite sides of the body
Superficial
Closer to the body surface
Deep
Farther from the body surface
Cephalic
Head