Body Orientation/Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
above
2
Q
Inferior
A
beloow
3
Q
anterior
A
front
4
Q
posterior
A
back
5
Q
medial
A
toward midline
6
Q
lateral
A
away form midline
7
Q
cephalad
A
toward the head
8
Q
caudal
A
toward tail
9
Q
dorsal
A
backside
10
Q
ventral
A
belly side
11
Q
proximal
A
neared the trunk/attached end
12
Q
distal
A
farther from trunk/point of attachment
13
Q
superficial
A
toward/at body surface
14
Q
deep
A
away from body surface. more internal