Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
to move away from (the midsagittal plane)
2
Q
Adduction
A
To move toward (the midsagittal plane)
3
Q
Medial
A
the midline of a structure
4
Q
Lateral
A
side to side
5
Q
Proximal
A
closer to the center of a structure or joint
6
Q
Distal
A
further from the center of a structure or joint
7
Q
Parietal
A
the outer wall of a cavity
8
Q
Visceral
A
inside of an internal organ
9
Q
Prone
A
laying facedown
10
Q
Supine
A
laying faceup
11
Q
Inversion
A
turning inward or inside out
12
Q
Eversion
A
turning outward
13
Q
Palmar
A
the palm of the hand
14
Q
Plantar
A
the sole of the foot
15
Q
Superficial
A
toward the surface (external)
