Directional Terms Flashcards
Above; refers to the upper part of a structure or the body
Superior
Below; refers to the lower part of a structure or the body
Inferior
In front of; front of the body
Anterior (ventral)
Behind; refers to the backside of the body
Posterior (dorsal)
On the inner side of; near the midline of the body
Medial
On the outer side of; farther from the midline of the body
Lateral
Between a more medial and a more lateral structure
Intermediate
On the same side of the body as another structure
Ipsilateral
On the opposite side of the body from another structure
Contralateral
Close to the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk; near the origin
Proximal
Farther from the point of attachment of a limb to the trunk; away from the point of origin
Distal
Near the surface of the body
Superficial
Away from the surface of the body; more internal
Deep
_______ tell us exactly where one body structure is in relation to another
Directional terms
