Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Sagittal
A
divides the body into left and right
Mid- equal
Para- unequal
VERTICAL
2
Q
Transverse
A
Divides the body into top and bottom
HORIZONTAL
3
Q
Cornal/ Frontal
A
Divides the body into front and back
4
Q
Anterior
A
Front/ ventral
5
Q
Posterior
A
Back/ dorsal
6
Q
Inferior
A
closer to the bottom
7
Q
superior
A
close to the top
8
Q
proximal
A
closer to the trunk
9
Q
Distal
A
further from the trunk
10
Q
cephalad
A
towards the head
11
Q
caudal
A
towards the tail
12
Q
medial
A
towards the midline of the body
13
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
14
Q
deep
A
away from the surface
15
Q
ipsilateral
A
same side