Describing Positions Flashcards
1
Q
anterior
A
front surface of the body
2
Q
posterior
A
back surface of the body
3
Q
superior
A
closer to the top of the body
4
Q
inferior
A
closer to the bottom of the body
5
Q
medial
A
closer to the mid-line of the body
6
Q
lateral
A
away from the mid-line of the body
7
Q
proximal
A
towards the upper segment of the limb
8
Q
distal
A
towards the lower segment of the limb
9
Q
superficial
A
closer to the surface of the body
10
Q
deep
A
further from the surface of the body
