Directional Terms Flashcards
Explain what Superior means
It means towards the head or upper part if a structure or body; Above
Superior is also known as?
Cranial or Cephalic
Explain what Inferior means
It means away from the head or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below
What is another name for Inferior
Caudial
What does Anterior mean
Anterior means toward or at the front of the body; In front of
What is another name for Anterior
Ventral
What does Posterior mean?
Posterior means toward or at the backside of the body; behind
What is another name for Posterior?
Dorsal
What does Medial mean?
Medial means toward or at the midline of the body;On the inner side of
What does Lateral mean?
Lateral means away from the midline of the body; On the outer side of
What does Intermediate mean?
Between a more medial and a more lateral structure
What does Proximal mean?
It means close to the origin of the body part or point of attachment to a limb to the body trunk.
What does Distal mean?
It means farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
What is Superficial (External)?
It means toward or at the body surface.
What is Deep (Internal)?
It means away from the body surface; more internal
