Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior/Inferior
A
Superior: Above
Inferior: Below
2
Q
Ventral/Dorsal
A
Ventral: Front
Dorsal: Back
3
Q
Medial/Lateral
A
Medial: towards the midline
Lateral: away from the midline
4
Q
Proximal/Distal
A
Proximal: closer to the torso
Distal: further from the torso
5
Q
Superficial/Deep
A
Superficial: toward the body surface
Deep: away from the body surface (more internal)
6
Q
Midline
A
line of symmetry running straight down the body