Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back
3
Q
Proximal
A
Close to point of origin
4
Q
Lateral
A
Away from point of origin
5
Q
Medial
A
Closest to midline
6
Q
Distal
A
Furthest from origin
7
Q
Superior
A
Closest to head
8
Q
Inferior
A
Furthest from head
9
Q
Superfical
A
Towards surface
10
Q
Deep
A
Away from surface
11
Q
Coronal Plane
A
Left to right
12
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Front to back
13
Q
Transverse Plane
A
Horizontal