Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
above
2
Q
inferior
A
below
3
Q
anterior
A
in front
4
Q
posterior
A
behind
5
Q
medial
A
toward the midline
6
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
7
Q
proximal
A
close to the trunk
8
Q
distal
A
further from the trunk
9
Q
superficial
A
toward the body surface (like skin)
10
Q
deep
A
away from the body surface (internal)