Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Towards the head or upper portion of the structure
2
Q
Inferior
A
Away from the head or lower portion of the structure
3
Q
Anterior
A
Near to or at the front of the body
4
Q
Posterior
A
Near to or at the back of the body
5
Q
Medial
A
Nearer to the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
7
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer to the attachment of a limb to the trunk
8
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the attachment of.a limb to the trunk
9
Q
Superficial
A
Towards or on the surface of the body
10
Q
Deep
A
Away from or under the surface of the body
