Directional Terms Flashcards
Superior
Above
Inferior
Below
Anterior
Toward the front
Posterior
Toward the back
Ventral
front
Dorsal
back
Medial
Torward the midline
Lateral
to the side (away from the midline)
Proximal
closer to the trunk
Distal
further from the trunk
Superficial
Toward the surface
Deep
Away from the surface
Caudal
Tailbone
Palmer
Palm of hand
Pubic
Pelvic area
The nose is ________ to the mouth.
superior
The elbow is _______ to the wrist.
proximal
Muscles are ______ to the skin.
Deep
The heart is ______or in the front of, the vertebral column.
anterior/ventral
The mammary glands are located on the_____ surface of the trunk.
ventral/anterior
The vertebral column is ______ with respect to the digestive tract.
posterior/dorsal
The chin is _____ with respect to the nose.
inferior
The nose is _______ with respect to the ears.
medial
The ribs are _______ with respect to the sternum.
lateral
The elbow is with respect to the wrist.
proximal
The wrist is ______ with respect to the elbow.
distal
The eyes are located on the _______ surface of the head.
anterior/ventral
The esophagus in relation to the stomach
superior
The ears in relation to the nose
lateral
The shoulder in relation to the hand
proximal
The intestines in relation to the vertebrae
anterior
The rectum in relation to the mouth
inferior
