Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior/Ventral
A
towards the front
2
Q
Posterior/dorsal
A
towards the back
3
Q
Superior/cranial
A
above or towards the top
4
Q
Inferior/caudal
A
below or towards the bottom
5
Q
Medial
A
towards the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
away from the midline
7
Q
Intermediate
A
in-between
8
Q
Proximal
A
closer to the point of attachment
9
Q
Distal
A
further from the point of attachment
10
Q
Superficial
A
towards the outside of the body
11
Q
Deep
A
towards the core/inside of the body
12
Q
Ipsilateral
A
same side
13
Q
Contralateral
A
opposite side
14
Q
Left vs. Right
A
the patient/subjects left or right