Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior = ?
A
Towards the top (the head)
2
Q
Inferior = ?
A
Towards the bottom (the feet)
3
Q
The midline is what?
A
The line going down the middle of the trunk
4
Q
Caudal = ?
A
Towards the tail (on animals) or back of the head (humans)
5
Q
Rostral = ?
A
Towards the nose
6
Q
Cranial = ?
A
Towards the head
7
Q
Medial = ?
A
Towards the midline
8
Q
Lateral = ?
A
Away from the midline
9
Q
Ventral = ?
A
Towards the belly button or front of the body
10
Q
Dorsal = ?
A
Towards the back or spine
11
Q
Proximal = ?
A
Towards the trunk or head ( point of origin)
12
Q
Distal = ?
A
Away from trunk (away from point of origin)
13
Q
Superficial = ?
A
Towards the surface
14
Q
Deep = ?
A
Away from surface
15
Q
Intermediate = ?
A
In between
