Directional Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior(ventral)
A
Located at or toward the front of the body/part
2
Q
Distal
A
The part farthest away from the centre or point of attachment. Foot is distal to knee
3
Q
Lateral
A
Farthest point from midline of body
4
Q
Medial
A
Closest to midline of body
5
Q
Posterior(dorsal)
A
Back surface of body
6
Q
Proximal
A
Nearest to trunk or point of origin
7
Q
Inferior
A
Vertical axis towards the bottom
8
Q
Superior
A
Vertical axis towards the top
9
Q
Superficial
A
On the surface or shallow
10
Q
Deep
A
Found away from the surface. Bones are deep to the skin.
11
Q
Midline
A
Vertical line that cuts body or organ into two
12
Q
Peripheral
A
Away from the center, hands to shoulders
13
Q
Homeostasis
A
Self regulating process in which a thing does that allows the maintenance/regulation of its self to maintain stability
