Directional Terms Flashcards

1
Q

Superior/Inferior

A

Superior: Above
Inferior: Below

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Ventral/Dorsal

A

Ventral: Front
Dorsal: Back

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Medial/Lateral

A

Medial: towards the midline
Lateral: away from the midline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Proximal/Distal

A

Proximal: closer to the torso
Distal: further from the torso

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Superficial/Deep

A

Superficial: toward the body surface
Deep: away from the body surface (more internal)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Midline

A

line of symmetry running straight down the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly