Chapter 2: Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior or ventral
A
Front
2
Q
Posterior or dorsal
A
Back
3
Q
Inferior
A
Below
4
Q
Superior
A
Above
5
Q
Lateral
A
Side
6
Q
Medial
A
Middle
7
Q
Proximal
A
Near trunk or point of attachment
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from trunk or point of attachment
9
Q
Supine
A
Lying on spine with face upward
10
Q
Prone
A
Lying on stomach with face down