Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
In this position, the hands are at the sides with the palms facing forward.
A
Anatomical Position
2
Q
The front surface
A
Anterior
3
Q
The belly side (equivalent to anterior when referring to the human body)
A
Ventral
4
Q
The back surface
A
Posterior or dorsal
5
Q
The head
A
Cranial or cephalic
6
Q
Above; at a higher level (in the human body, toward the head)
A
Superior
7
Q
The tail (coccyx in humans)
A
Caudal
8
Q
Below; at a lower level
A
Inferior
9
Q
Toward the body’s longitudinal axis; toward the midsagittal plane
A
Medial
10
Q
Away from the body’s longitudinal axis; away from the midsagittal plane
A
Lateral
11
Q
Toward an attached base
A
Proximal
12
Q
Away from an attached base
A
Distal
13
Q
At, near, or realtively close to the body surface
A
Superficial
14
Q
Farther from the body surface
A
Deep
