directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
above ( towards the head)
2
Q
inferior
A
below (or toward the feet)
3
Q
distal
A
farther from the trunk or origin
4
Q
proximal
A
closer to the trunk or origin
5
Q
superficial
A
toward or on the surface
6
Q
deep (internal)
A
away from the surface
7
Q
anterior(ventral)
A
toward the front ( or toward the belly)
8
Q
posterior (dorsal)
A
toward the rear ( or toward the back)
9
Q
medial
A
toward the midline
10
Q
lateral
A
toward the side
11
Q
Transverse plane
A
Horizontal plane
12
Q
Sagittal plane
A
left to right
13
Q
frontal plane
A
front and back
