Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
in back of
2
Q
ventral
A
in front of
3
Q
anterior
A
front
4
Q
posterior
A
back
5
Q
superior
A
upper or above something
6
Q
inferior
A
lower or below something
7
Q
medial
A
towards the midline
8
Q
lateral
A
towards the side of the body
9
Q
proximal
A
closest to the trunk
10
Q
distal
A
farthest from the trunk
11
Q
superficial
A
outside the body/near the surface
12
Q
deep
A
inside the body
13
Q
cranial
A
head of the body
14
Q
caudal
A
tail end
