Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Medial
A
Towards the body’s midline
2
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the body’s midline
3
Q
Distal
A
Furthest from the point of origin
4
Q
Proximal
A
Closest to the point of origin
5
Q
Superior
A
Above
6
Q
Anterior (Ventral)
A
Towards the front of the body
7
Q
Posterior (Dorsal)
A
Towards the back of the body
8
Q
Superficial
A
At or near the body’s surface
9
Q
Deep
A
Away from the body’s surface
10
Q
Inferior
A
Below