Directional Flashcards
0
Q
Inferior
A
Lower body / towards feet
1
Q
Superior
A
Upper body / toward head
2
Q
Anterior
A
Toward front of body
3
Q
Posterior
A
Backside of body
4
Q
Medial
A
Midline of body ; inner side
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline ; outer side
6
Q
Intermediate
A
Between a medical & lateral structure
7
Q
Proximal
A
Close to line of origin ; point of attachment of limb to body trunk
8
Q
Superficial
A
On surface of the skin
9
Q
Deep
A
Beneath surface of the skin
10
Q
Distal
A
Further from attachment of limb
