Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
The Front
1
Q
Ventral
A
Belly Side
2
Q
Posterior
A
The Back/Behind
3
Q
Dorsal
A
The Back
4
Q
Cranial
A
The Head
5
Q
Cephalic
A
The Head
6
Q
Superior
A
Above/ At a Higher Level
7
Q
Caudal
A
The Tail
8
Q
Inferior
A
Below/ At a Lower Level
9
Q
Medial
A
Towards the body’s longitudinal axis; Towards the midsagittal plane
10
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the body’s longitudinal axis;
Away from the midsagittal plane
11
Q
Proximal
A
Towards a Joint
12
Q
Distal
A
Away from a joint
13
Q
Superficial
A
Near the body’s surface
14
Q
Deep
A
Away from the body’s surface
