Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
Ventral
A
In front of, forward or front of the body
2
Q
Caudal
A
Pertaining to the tail (inferior in position)
3
Q
Cephalic
A
Pertaining to the head (superior in position)
4
Q
Deep
A
Inside, or towards the innermost part
5
Q
Distal
A
Away from the attachment point or beginning
6
Q
Inferior
A
Below, toward the feet
7
Q
Lateral
A
To the side of, away from the midline
8
Q
Medial
A
Middle, toward the midline of the body
9
Q
Posterior
Dorsal
A
In back of, toward the back of the body
10
Q
Proximal
A
Close to the point of attachment or beginning
11
Q
Superficial
A
Outside, or towards the outermost part
12
Q
Superior
A
Above, toward the head
