Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Vertral/Anterior
A
In front
4
Q
Posasl/Posterior
A
Behind
5
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline (towards the side)
7
Q
Distal
A
Father from the trunk / something far away
8
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the trunk / something closer
9
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the body surface (ex: skin)
10
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface (internal)