Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position?
A
Standing Upright with palms facing forward
2
Q
Supine?
A
Face up
3
Q
Prone?
A
Face down
4
Q
Superior?
A
Toward head end of body
5
Q
Inferior?
A
Away from head end of body
6
Q
Anterior?
A
Front
7
Q
Posterior?
A
Back
8
Q
Medial?
A
Toward midline
9
Q
Lateral?
A
Away Midline
10
Q
Proximal?
A
Toward point of origin
11
Q
Distal?
A
Away point of origin
12
Q
Superficial?
A
Toward surface
13
Q
Deep?
A
Away surface
14
Q
Sagittal?
A
Median (between eyes)
15
Q
Transverse
A
Horizontal (head of neck)
