Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Closer to the top
A
Superior/cephalic
2
Q
Closer to the bottom
A
Inferior/caudal
3
Q
Closer to the front
A
Anterior/ventral
4
Q
Closer to the back
A
Posterior/dorsal
5
Q
Closer to the midline
A
Medial
6
Q
Away from the midline
A
Lateral
7
Q
Closer to the skin surface
A
Superficial
8
Q
Away from the skin surface
A
Deep
9
Q
On the same side
A
Ipsilateral
10
Q
On the opposite side
A
Contralateral
11
Q
Closer to the trunk of the body or the point of attachment
A
Proximal
12
Q
Away from the trunk of the body or point of attachment
A
Distal
