Directional Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Towards front
2
Q
Distal
A
Farther from origin of body
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward back
4
Q
Inferior
A
Below
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward midline
7
Q
Palmar
A
Palm of hand
8
Q
Plantar
A
Sole of foot
9
Q
Posterior
A
Toward back
10
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to point of attachment
11
Q
Superior
A
Above
12
Q
Ventral
A
Toward belly side of hand
13
Q
Volar
A
Palm side of hand
14
Q
MVC
A
Motor vehicle collision
15
Q
NKDA
A
No known drug allergies
16
Q
NS
A
Normal saline
17
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth
18
Q
Palpation
A
To examine by touch
19
Q
PFMSHx
A
Past family, medical, social history
20
Q
PCP
A
Primary care provider
21
Q
QAM
A
Daily before noon
