Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
A structure above another
2
Q
Inferior
A
A structure below another
3
Q
Cephalic
A
Closer to the head than another structure
4
Q
Caudal
A
Closer to the tail than another structure
5
Q
Anterior
A
The front of the body
6
Q
Posterior
A
The back of the body
7
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly
8
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment to the body than another structure
10
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the point of attachment to the body than another structure
11
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
12
Q
Medial
A
Toward midline
13
Q
Superficial
A
Toward or on the surface
14
Q
Deep
A
Away from surface, internal
