Descriptive Terms - Directional Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
toward head or in upper part of structure/body
2
Q
inferior
A
away from head or in lower part of structure/body
3
Q
ventral
A
toward/at front of body (in front of)
4
Q
caudal
A
= inferior
5
Q
anterior
A
= ventral
6
Q
dorsal
A
toward/at back of body (behind)
7
Q
posterior
A
= dorsal
8
Q
medial
A
toward / at mid line of body (on inner side of)
9
Q
lateral
A
away from mid line / body (on outer side of)
10
Q
intermediate
A
between medial & lateral structures
11
Q
proximal
A
closer to origin of a body part or where limb attaches to trunk
12
Q
distal
A
further from origin of a body part or where limb attaches to trunk
13
Q
superficial
A
toward/at body surface
14
Q
deep
A
away from body surface
