Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Anterior
A
I’m front of
4
Q
Ventral
A
In front of
5
Q
Posterior
A
Behind
6
Q
Dorsal
A
Behind
7
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to an attachment point. Towards upper.
8
Q
Distal
A
Further from an attachment point. Toward lower part.
9
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline.
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
11
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface
12
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface. Inside.
