Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
above
2
Q
Inferior
A
below - ex: head is superior to the feet
3
Q
anterior
A
in front of
4
Q
posterior
A
behind
5
Q
Medial
A
toward middle
6
Q
lateral
A
toward sides
7
Q
proximal
A
closer to point of attachment
8
Q
distal
A
farther from point of attachment - ex: fingers are distal to the wrist
9
Q
superficial
A
toward the surface
10
Q
Deep
A
toward inside of body - ex: heart is deep to the rib cage
