Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
above
A
superior
2
Q
below
A
inferior
3
Q
closer to the front of the body
A
anterior
4
Q
closer to the back of the body
A
posterior
5
Q
closer to the midline
A
medial
6
Q
away from the midline
A
lateral
7
Q
between two structures
A
intermediate
8
Q
on the same side of the body
A
ipsilateral
9
Q
on the opposite side of the body
A
contralateral
10
Q
nearer to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk
A
proximal
11
Q
farther from to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk
A
distal
12
Q
closer to the surface
A
superficial
13
Q
away from the surface
A
deep
