Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
whats the anatomical position?
A
Standing
Face forwards
Feet together
Arms by side
Hands supinated (palm forward)
2
Q
proximal
A
closer to trunk
3
Q
distal
A
further from trunk
4
Q
lateral
A
to side of body
5
Q
medial
A
towards midline
6
Q
superior
A
above
7
Q
inferior
A
below
8
Q
anterior
A
front
9
Q
posterior
A
back
10
Q
cranial
A
towards head
11
Q
caudal
A
tail end
12
Q
superficial
A
shallow eg close to surface like abs
13
Q
deep
A
deep eg liver
