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