Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Above another structure
A
Superior
2
Q
Below another structure
A
Inferior
3
Q
Towards the front of the body
A
Anterior/Ventral
4
Q
Toward the back of the body
A
Posterior/Dorsal
5
Q
Toward the midline of the body
A
Medial
6
Q
Away from the midline of the body (towards the side of the body)
A
Lateral
7
Q
On the same side of the body
A
Ipsilateral
8
Q
On the opposite side of the body
A
Constalateral
9
Q
Between two structures
A
Intermediate
10
Q
Closer to the point of attachment of a limb
A
Proximal
11
Q
Farther from the point of attachment of a limb
A
Distal
12
Q
Toward the surface of the body
A
Superficial
13
Q
Away from the surface of the body
A
Deep
