Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Toward the front of the body
A
Anterior(Ventral)
2
Q
Toward the back of the body
A
Posterior(Dorsal)
3
Q
Above
A
Superior
4
Q
Below
A
Inferior
5
Q
Toward the forehead or the nose
A
Rostral
6
Q
Toward the midline of the body
A
Medial
6
Q
Toward the tail
A
Caudal
7
Q
Away from the midline of the body
A
Lateral
8
Q
Above or closer to the point of attachment or origin
A
Proximal
9
Q
Below or further from the point of attachment or origin
A
Distal
10
Q
Outer or toward the surface
A
Superficial
11
Q
Inner or toward the inside
A
Deep
12
Q
On the same side of the body (right or left)
A
Ipsilateral
13
Q
Lying face up in the horizontal position
A
Supine
14
Q
Lying face down in the horizontal position
A
Prone
