directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
toward the head
2
Q
inferior
A
away from the head
3
Q
anterior
A
front of the body
4
Q
posterior
A
back of the body
5
Q
medial
A
toward the midline
6
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
7
Q
intermediate
A
between a more medial and lateral structure
8
Q
proximal
A
closer to the origin of the body
9
Q
distal
A
away from the origin of the body
10
Q
superficial
A
near the body surface
11
Q
deep
A
away from the body surface
