Ch1 Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
toward the head; above
2
Q
inferior
A
away from the head; below
3
Q
anterior
A
toward the front; in front of
4
Q
posterior
A
toward the backside; behind
5
Q
ventral
A
toward the front; in front of
6
Q
dorsal
A
toward the backside; behind
7
Q
medial
A
toward or at the midline
8
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
9
Q
intermediate
A
between two structures
(between a more medial and a more lateral structure)
10
Q
proximal
A
closer to the point of attachment on the trunk
11
Q
distal
A
farther from the point of attachment
12
Q
superficial
A
toward or at the body surface
13
Q
deep
A
away from the body surface; more internal
