Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
In front
2
Q
Posterior
A
In back
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back
4
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly side
5
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the head
6
Q
Inferior
A
Closer to the feet
7
Q
Cranial (cephalic)
A
Toward the head end
8
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the rear or tail end
9
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the nose or mouth
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
11
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side
12
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite side
13
Q
Deep
A
Closer to the inside, internal to another structure
14
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the outside, external to another structure
15
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment to trunk. Ex: The elbow is proximal to the hand
