directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior
A
to the front
2
Q
posterior
A
to the back
3
Q
superior
A
above
4
Q
inferior
A
below
5
Q
medial
A
close to the midline
6
Q
lateral
A
far away from the midline
7
Q
proximal
A
close to
8
Q
distal
A
far from
9
Q
superficial
A
towards the surface
10
Q
deep
A
into the body - away from the skin