Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘Superior’ refer to in anatomical terms?
A
Above, top, toward head
2
Q
What is the meaning of ‘Inferior’?
A
Below, bottom, away from head
3
Q
Define ‘Anterior’ in anatomical context.
A
Towards the front
4
Q
What does ‘Posterior’ indicate?
A
Towards the back
5
Q
What does ‘Medial’ refer to?
A
Towards the midline
6
Q
Define ‘Lateral’.
A
Away from midline
7
Q
What is the meaning of ‘Intermediate’?
A
Between medial and lateral
8
Q
What does ‘Proximal’ mean?
A
Nearest to the origination
9
Q
Define ‘Distal’.
A
Farthest from origination
10
Q
What does ‘Ipsilateral’ mean?
A
Same side of the body
11
Q
What does ‘Contralateral’ refer to?
A
Opposite side of the body
12
Q
What does ‘Superficial’ indicate?
A
Towards the surface
13
Q
Define ‘Deep’ in anatomical terms.
A
Towards the core of the body
