Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
proximal
A
closest to the point of origin of the body
2
Q
distal
A
farthest away from the point of origin of the body
3
Q
superior
A
above
4
Q
inferior
A
below
5
Q
anterior
A
toward the front
6
Q
posterior
A
toward the back
7
Q
medial
A
toward the midline of the body
8
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline of the body
