Body Direction Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral
A
Front of the organ or body.
2
Q
Dorsal
A
Back of the organ or body.
3
Q
Anterior
A
In the front of the body or organ.
4
Q
Posterior
A
In the back or towards the back of the body.
5
Q
Cephalic
A
Towards the head.
6
Q
Cuadal
A
Towards the feet.
7
Q
Superior
A
Uppermost, above, or towards the head.
8
Q
Inferior
A
Lowermost, below, or towards the feet.
9
Q
Proximal
A
Situated nearest the midline.
10
Q
Distal
A
Situated furthest from the midline.
11
Q
Medial
A
The direction towards or near the midline.
12
Q
Lateral
A
the direction towards or near the side of the body, away from the midline.
13
Q
Vertical Plane
A
Up and down at a right angle to the ground or horizon.
14
Q
Saggital Plane
A
Divides the body into two unequal left and right portions.
15
Q
Midsaggital Plane
A
Divides the body into two equal left and right planes.
