Body Direction Terms Flashcards
1
Q
The Seven Body Direction Terms
A
Medial vs. Lateral
Superior vs. Inferior
Anterior vs. Posterior
Proximal vs. Distal
Superficial vs. Deep
Unilateral vs. Bilateral
Ipsilateral vs. Contralateral
2
Q
Imaginary vertical line down middle of the body
A
Midline
3
Q
Toward the midline or middle of the body
A
Medial
4
Q
Toward the side of the body
A
Lateral
5
Q
Toward the front of the body
A
Anterior
6
Q
Toward the back of the body
A
Posterior
7
Q
Toward the trunk;near the origin
A
Proximal
8
Q
Away from the trunk; away from the origin
A
Distal
9
Q
Closer to the surface of the body
A
Superficial
10
Q
Away from the surface of the body
A
Deep
11
Q
Involving one side of the body
A
Unilateral
12
Q
Involving both sides of the body
A
Bilateral
13
Q
On the same side of the body
A
Ipsilateral
14
Q
On opposite side of the body
A
Contralateral
