Direcrional Termonalogy Flashcards
Inferior (caudal)
Away from the head or toward the lower part of the body
Ventral (anterior )
Toward or at the front of the body
Dorsal (posterior p)
Toward or at the backside of the body
Medial
Toward or at the backside of the body behind
Medial
Toward or the midline of the body on the inner side of
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body, outer side of
Proximal
Close to the origin of the body or point if attachment
Distal
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb
Superficial (external)
Toward or at the body surface
Deep (internal )
Away from the body surface
The forehead is ______ to the nose.
Superior
Th navel is _______ to the breastbone
Inferior
The breastbone is _________ to the spine
Anterior
The heart is ________ to the breastbone
Posterior
The heart is ________ to the arm
Medial
The arms are _______ to the chest
Lateral
The elbow is _______to the wrist
Proximal
The knee is ______ to the thigh
Distal
The Skin is ________ to the skeleton
Superficial
The lungs are _______ to the cage
Deep
Anatomical position
Standard position
Superior
Toward the head end or uppermost of the body
