Ch1 Relative Positions Flashcards
1
Q
_____ means that a part is above another part or is closer to the head
A
Superior
2
Q
______ means that a part is located below another part or is closer to the feet
A
Inferior
3
Q
_____ means toward the front surface
A
Anterior/Ventral
4
Q
_____ means toward the back surface
A
Posterior/Dorsal
5
Q
toward the midline of the body
A
Medial
6
Q
away from the midline of the body
A
Lateral
7
Q
the structure is nearer the point of attachment, often the trunk of the body
A
Proximal
8
Q
a part is further away from the point of attachment than another part
A
Distal
9
Q
a part is located on or near the surface of the body
A
Superficial
10
Q
the body part is away from the surface of the body
A
Deep
11
Q
part is located in the center
A
Central
12
Q
away from the center
A
Peripheral
