descriptive terminology Flashcards
1
Q
medial
A
towards midline
2
Q
lateral
A
away from midline
2
Q
anterior(ventral)
A
towards front of body
3
Q
posterior(dorsal)
A
towards back of body
4
Q
superior
A
location of body part that is above another
4
Q
inferior
A
location of body part that is below another
5
Q
distal
A
away from trunk, relative to point
6
Q
proximal
A
towards trunk, relative to point
6
Q
cranial
A
towards head
7
Q
caudal
A
towards butt
8
Q
superficial
A
towards surface of body
9
Q
deep
A
inside body away from surface
10
Q
planter
A
sole of foot
10
Q
palmar
A
the palm of hand
10
Q
dorsal
A
back of hand, top of foot
11
Q
unilateral
A
refers to one side
12
Q
bilateral
A
refers to two, or both sides
13
Q
contralateral
A
refers to opposite side of affected
14
Q
ipsilateral
A
refers to same side as affected
15
Q
supine
A
laying on back, upward
16
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prone
A
laying on stomach, downward
