Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Ventral/Anterior
A
CLoser to front of body, refers to belly or underside of animal.
4
Q
Dorsal/Posterior
A
Closer to back of body, or in quads, back area.
5
Q
Lateral
A
Farther from the midline of the body
6
Q
Intermediate
A
Between 2 structures
7
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On same side of the body
8
Q
Contralateral
A
On opposite sides of the body
9
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer to the point of attachment of limb to trunk
10
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the point of attachment of limb to trunk
11
Q
Superficial
A
Close to surface of the body
12
Q
Deep
A
Farther from the surface of the body
13
Q
Caudal
A
Tail end of the body
14
Q
Cranial
A
Head end of the body
15
Q
Rostral
A
Nose end of the head
