Body Orientation & Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Superior/Inferior
A
Above/Below
2
Q
Anterior/posterior
A
Front/Back
3
Q
Medial/Lateral
A
towards the middle/away from the middle
4
Q
Cepahlld/Caudad
A
Toward the head/toward the tail
5
Q
Dorsal/Ventral
A
Back/Belly
6
Q
Proximal/Distal
A
Near the Trunk/ Farther from the Trunk
7
Q
The wrist is____ to the hand
A
Proximal
8
Q
Trachea is____ to the spine
A
Anterior
9
Q
Brain is ____ to the shoulders
A
superior
10
Q
Kidneys are ____ to the liver
A
Posterior
11
Q
Bridge is ____ to the eyes
A
Medial
12
Q
Ipsilatural
A
The same side
13
Q
Contralatural
A
opposite side
14
Q
Deep
A
Internal
15
Q
Superficial
A
Shallow