Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is Superior?
A
Above (or toward the head)
2
Q
What is Inferior?
A
Below (or toward the feet)
3
Q
What is Distal
A
Farther from the trunk or origin
4
Q
What is Proximal?
A
Closer to the trunk or origin
5
Q
What is Superficial?
A
Toward or on the surface
6
Q
What is Deep (Internal)?
A
Away from the surface
7
Q
What is Anterior (Ventral)?
A
Toward the front (or toward the belly)
8
Q
What is Posterior (Dorsal)?
A
Toward the rear (or toward the back)
9
Q
What is Medial?
A
Toward the midline
10
Q
What is Lateral?
A
Toward the side
