Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Posterior
A
toward the back
2
Q
Superior
A
above
3
Q
Inferior
A
below
4
Q
Medial
A
toward the midline
5
Q
Lateral
A
away from the midline
6
Q
Proximal
A
closer to the trunk of the body
7
Q
Distal
A
farther from the trunk of the body
8
Q
Superficial
A
on the surface
9
Q
Deep
A
internal
10
Q
Anterior
A
toward the front
