Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Anterior (ventral)
A
Front or surface of body
4
Q
Posterior (dorsal)
A
Back or posterior part of body
5
Q
Medial
A
Middle
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from middle
7
Q
Proximal
A
Towards a reference point or source within a body
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from point of reference
9
Q
Superficial
A
Near surface of body
10
Q
Deep
A
Farther into the body away from surface
11
Q
Cranial (cephalic)
A
Toward the head
12
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the feet
13
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the nose
14
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side
15
Q
Contra lateral
A
On the opposite side
