Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Toward the belly side
A
Ventral
2
Q
Toward the back side
A
Dorsal
3
Q
Toward the front
A
Anterior
4
Q
Toward the rear
A
Posterior
5
Q
Uppermost or above
A
Superior
6
Q
Lowermost or below
A
Inferior
7
Q
Toward the cranium (brain case)
A
Cranial
8
Q
Toward the tail
A
Caudal
9
Q
Toward the midline
A
Medial
10
Q
Away from the median plain
A
Lateral
11
Q
Toward the trunk of body
A
Proximal
12
Q
Away from the trunk of body
A
Distal
13
Q
Toward the inner body
A
Deep
14
Q
Toward the external surface of body
A
Superficial
