Body Orientation and Direction Flashcards
1
Q
superior/inferior
A
above/below
2
Q
anterior/posterior
A
front/back
3
Q
medial/lateral
A
toward the midline/away from the middle
4
Q
cephalic(cranial)/caudal
A
toward the head/toward the tail
5
Q
dorsal/ventral
A
backside/belly
6
Q
proximal/distal
A
near the trunk or attached end/farther from the trunk or point of attachment
7
Q
superficial(external)/deep(internal)
A
toward or at the body surface/away from the body surface
