Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Toward the front of the body
A
Anterior
2
Q
Away from the surface of the body or organ
A
Deep
3
Q
Farther from trunk
A
Distal
4
Q
Below or Downward
A
Inferior
5
Q
Away from the midline of the body
A
Lateral
6
Q
Toward the midline of the body
A
Medial
7
Q
Toward the back of the body
A
Posterior
8
Q
Closer to the trunk
A
Proximal
9
Q
Toward the surface of the body
A
Superficial
10
Q
Above or Upward
A
Superior
