Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior or Ventral
A
Situated before or in front of something
2
Q
Posterior or Dorsal
A
Situated behind or in back of something
3
Q
Superior or Cranial
A
Situated higher, toward the crown of the head
4
Q
Inferior or Caudal
A
Situated lower, farther from the crown of the head
5
Q
Medial
A
Pertaining to the middle or center of the body, nearer to the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
On the side, farther from the midline or center of the body
7
Q
Distal
A
Farthest from the point of attachment of the extremity
8
Q
Proximal
A
Nearest to the point of attachment of an extremity
