Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
towards head
2
Q
Inferior
A
Away from head
3
Q
Anterior
A
front of body
4
Q
Posterior
A
back of body
5
Q
Medial
A
nearer to the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
farther from midline
7
Q
Proximal
A
nearer to attachment of limb
8
Q
Distal
A
farther from attachment of limb
9
Q
Superficial
A
towards the surface of body
10
Q
Deep
A
away from surface of body
11
Q
Parietal
A
on/near outer wall
12
Q
Visceral
A
on/near organ
