directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
closer to the top
2
Q
inferior
A
closer to the bottom
3
Q
anterior
A
closer to the front
4
Q
posterior
A
closer to the back
5
Q
medial
A
closer to the midline
6
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
7
Q
superficial
A
closer to the skin surface
8
Q
deep
A
away from the skin surface
9
Q
proximal
A
closer to the trunk
10
Q
distal
A
away from the trunk
11
Q
ipsilateral
A
on the same side
12
Q
contralateral
A
on the opposite side
