Body Plane, Position, and Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Towards the head or upper part of the body.
A
Superior/Cranial
2
Q
Towards the feet or lower part of the body.
A
Inferior/Caudal
3
Q
Towards the front of the body.
A
Anterior/Ventral
4
Q
Towards the back of the body.
A
Posterior/Dorsal
5
Q
Towards the midline of the body.
A
Medial
6
Q
Away from the midline of the body.
A
Lateral
7
Q
Closer to the point of attachment or origin of a body part.
A
Proximal
8
Q
Farther from the point of attachment or origin of a body part.
A
Distal
9
Q
Closer to the surface of the body.
A
Superficial
10
Q
Farther from the surface of the body.
A
Deep
11
Q
Towards the outside of the body.
A
External
12
Q
Towards the inside of the body.
A
Internal
13
Q
On the same side of the body.
A
Ipsilateral
14
Q
On the opposite side of the body.
A
Contralateral
15
Q
Lying face up, with the back flat on the surface.
A
Supine
