Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front part of body
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back part of body
3
Q
Superior
A
Towards upper body
4
Q
Inferior
A
Towards lower body
5
Q
Ventral
A
Anterior or Inferior
6
Q
Dorsal
A
Postier or superior
7
Q
Midline
A
Vertical line that divides the body into right and left
8
Q
Medial
A
Towards midline or inner side
Ex. Heart is medial to shoulder arms and lungs
9
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline or on outer side of
Ex. Thumb is lateral to pinkie
10
Q
Unilateral
A
One side
11
Q
Bilateral
A
Two sides
12
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same sides
13
Q
Contralateral
A
Opposite sides
14
Q
Superficial
A
Towards body’s surface
15
Q
Deep
A
Away from body surface
