Body Plan Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Inferior
A
Below
2
Q
Ventral( anterior)
A
In front of
3
Q
Dorsal (Posterior)
A
Behind
4
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
6
Q
Intermediate
A
Inbetween something
7
Q
Proximal
A
Close to attachment
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from attachment
9
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface of the body
10
Q
Deep
A
More internal
11
Q
Supine
A
Face up
12
Q
Prone
A
Face down
13
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Cut longitudinal
14
Q
Median
A
Cut down the middle
15
Q
Transverse
A
Cut horizontal
