Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front of body
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back of body
3
Q
Apical
A
Toward or at point
4
Q
Basal
A
Surface near the base
5
Q
Central
A
Center of body or any parts
6
Q
Contralateral
A
Opposite side of body
7
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side of the body
8
Q
Cortical
A
Outer region
9
Q
Medullary
A
Inner region
10
Q
Deep
A
Inside body
11
Q
Superficial
A
Surface body
12
Q
Distal
A
Away from truck or attachment
13
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the turnck or attachment
14
Q
Inferior
A
Bottom
15
Q
Superior
A
Top
16
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midsagittal
17
Q
Medial
A
Toward midsagittal
18
Q
Parietal
A
Away from an internal organ and toward the outer cavity Wall
19
Q
Peripheral
A
Toward the outside of the body
20
Q
Visceral
A
Toward an internal organ and away the outer cavity Wall
