directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
above
2
Q
inferior
A
below
3
Q
anterior
A
toward front
4
Q
posterior
A
toward back
5
Q
ventral
A
front of body
6
Q
dorsal
A
back of body
7
Q
internal
A
inside
8
Q
external
A
outside
9
Q
medial
A
toward middle
10
Q
lateral
A
toward side
11
Q
proximal
A
near the point of attachment/close to trunk
12
Q
distal
A
far from point of attachment/ away from trunk
13
Q
superficial
A
towards surface
14
Q
deep
A
away from surface
15
Q
deep
A
away from surface
