Basics Of Anatomical Language Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical position
A
Standing upright, arms to side, palms forward
2
Q
Anterior
A
Face side
3
Q
Posterior
A
Side of body away from face
4
Q
Ventral
A
Belly side
5
Q
Dorsal
A
Back
6
Q
Superior
A
Closer to top of head
7
Q
Inferior
A
Farther from top of head
8
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the midline of the body
9
Q
Lateral
A
Farther from the midline of body
10
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment
11
Q
Distal
A
Farther away from the point of attachment
12
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to surface
13
Q
Deep
A
Away from surface