Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Towards the head
A
superior
2
Q
Toward the front
A
anterior
3
Q
toward the back
A
posterior
4
Q
toward the tail
A
inferior
5
Q
closer to point of origin
A
proximal
6
Q
farther away from point of origin
A
distal
7
Q
closer to the midline
A
medial
8
Q
farther away from midline
A
lateral
9
Q
closer to surface
A
superficial
10
Q
farther below the surface
A
deep
