Chapter 1 Flashcards
Toward head end or upper part of structure/body, above
Superior
Away from head end or toward lower part of structure/body, below
Inferior
Toward or at midline of body on inner side
Medial
Away from midline of body, on outer side
Lateral
Closer to origin of body part or point of attachment of a limb to body trunk
Proximal
Farther away from origin of body part or point of attachment of a limb to body trunk
Distal
On same side
Ipsilateral
On opposite sides
Contralateral
Towards or at front of body, in front of
Anterior (ventral)
Towards or at back of body, behind
Posterior (dorsal)
Toward or at body surface
Superficial (external)
Away from body surface
Deep (internal)
Divides body or organ vertically into left and right sides
Sagittal plane
Divides body or organ into anterior and posterior regions
Frontal (coronal) plane
Divides body or organs into superior and inferior parts
Transverse (horizontal) plane