Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior/ventral
A
front or towards the front
2
Q
dorsal/posterior
A
back or towards the back
3
Q
cranial/cephalic
A
toward the head
4
Q
caudal
A
toward the feet
5
Q
superior
A
above
6
Q
inferior
A
below
7
Q
medial
A
toward the midline of the body
8
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline of the body
9
Q
proximal
A
close to point of attachment
10
Q
distal
A
further from point of attachment
11
Q
superficial
A
on or toward the surface
12
Q
deep
A
below the surface or deep inside
