Body Orientation And Direction Flashcards
0
Q
Anterior/posterior
A
Front/back
1
Q
Superior/inferior
A
Above/below
2
Q
Medial/lateral
A
Toward the midline/away from the midline
3
Q
Cranial/caudal
A
Toward the head/toward the tail
4
Q
Dorsal/ventral
A
Backside/frontside
5
Q
Proximal/distal
A
Nearer the trunk or attached end/ farther from the trunk or point of attachment
6
Q
Superficial/deep
A
Toward or at body’s surface/ away from the body surface