Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above another structure
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below another structure
3
Q
anterior/ventral
A
Toward the front of the body
4
Q
Posterior/dorsal
A
Toward the back of the body
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
7
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
8
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite side of the body
9
Q
Intermediate
A
Between two structures
10
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment of a limb
11
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the point of attachment of a lamb
12
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface of the body
13
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface of the body
