Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior/ Ventral
A
in front of, toward the front of the body
2
Q
Caudal
A
Pertaining to the tail
3
Q
Cephalic
A
pertaining to the head
4
Q
Deep
A
inside, or towards the innermost part
5
Q
Distal
A
away from the attachment part point or begining
6
Q
Inferior
A
below, toward the feet
7
Q
Lateral
A
to the side of, away from 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 attachment point or begining
11
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superficial
A
outside, or towards the outermost part
12
Q
superior
A
Above, toward the head
