Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral
A
the front or belly side of the body
- the anterior side
2
Q
Dorsal
A
the back side of the body
- the posterior side
3
Q
Lateral
A
the sides of the body, away from the midline (farther from the center)
4
Q
Medial
A
being closer to the midline of the body (near the center)
5
Q
Superior
A
a position that is above or higher than another structure
6
Q
Inferior
A
a position that is below or lower than another structure
