directional references Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
higher (towards the head)
2
Q
proximal
A
toward an attached base (the should is proximal to the wrist)
3
Q
distal
A
away from an attached base (the fingers are distal to the wrist)
4
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
5
Q
medial
A
toward the midline
6
Q
cranial (cephalic)
A
toward the head (the cranial border of the pelvis is superior to the thigh)
7
Q
caudal
A
toward the coccyx (the highs are caudal to the waist)
8
Q
posterior (dorsal)
A
the back (the scapula is located posterior to the rib cage)
9
Q
anterior (ventral)
A
the front (the navel is on the anterior surface of the trunk)
10
Q
superficial
A
near to the body surface
11
Q
deep
A
toward the interior of the body
12
Q
inferior
A
below
