Basic anatomical terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior/inferior
A
Above/below
2
Q
anterior/posterior
A
front/back
3
Q
medial/lateral
A
near midline/away from
4
Q
proximal/distal
A
near axial skeleton/away from
5
Q
cranial/caudal
A
near head/near tail
6
Q
superficial/deep
A
near surface/deep
7
Q
ipsilateral/contralateral
A
same side/opposite side