Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
inferior
A
below; toward the feet (humans)
1
Q
superior
A
above; toward the head (humans)
2
Q
cranial
A
toward the head
3
Q
caudal
A
toward the tail
4
Q
ventral
A
toward the belly or abdomen
5
Q
dorsal
A
toward the back or spine
6
Q
anterior
A
toward the front
7
Q
posterior
A
toward the back
8
Q
medial
A
toward the midline
9
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
10
Q
proximal
A
nearer the point of origin or trunk
11
Q
distal
A
farther from trunk or point of origin
12
Q
superficial
A
toward the surface
13
Q
deep
A
toward the core
14
Q
parietal
A
toward the body wall
