DIRECTION TERMINOLOGY

Question 1

Contralateral-

Answer 1

Contralateral- the opposite side of your body (the left side of your brain controls the opposite side of the body)

Question 2

Ipsilateral-

Answer 2

Ipsilateral- the same side of your body (your right pinky and index finger are both on the same side of the body)

Question 3

Distal-

Answer 3

Distal- farthest away from the center of the body (the hand is more distal than the elbow)

Question 4

Proximal-

Answer 4

Proximal- closest to the center of the body (the elbow is more proximal than the hand)

Question 5

Median-

Answer 5

Median- towards the center of your body (your belly button)

Question 6

Lateral-

Answer 6

away from the center of your body (your sides)

Question 7

Ventral/Anterior-

Answer 7

towards the front

Question 8

Dorsal/Posterior-

Answer 8

Dorsal/Posterior- towards the back

Question 9

Rostral-

Answer 9

Rostral- towards the top (your head)

Question 10

Caudal-

Answer 10

Caudal- towards the bottom or tail (your feet)

Question 11

Supine-

Answer 11

Supine- lying on your back

Question 12

Prone-

Answer 12

lying on your face