Atlas A Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the front or belly
2
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back or spine
3
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the ventral side
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the dorsal side
5
Q
Cephalic
A
Toward the head or superior end
6
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the forehead or nose
7
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail or inferior end
8
Q
Superior
A
Above
9
Q
Inferior
A
Below
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the median plane
11
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the median plane
12
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment or origin
13
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body: right or left
14
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite sides of the body: right and left
15
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the body surface
