directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior
A
the front facing palms down
2
Q
posterior
A
the opposite of anterior
3
Q
inferior
A
low to the base
4
Q
superior
A
high to the base
5
Q
medial
A
middle
6
Q
lateral
A
to the side
7
Q
distal
A
away from origin (limb)
8
Q
proximal
A
toward to the point of origin
9
Q
superficial
A
near the surface
10
Q
deep
A
under the surface
11
Q
ventral
A
underside of and animal, abdomin
12
Q
dorsal
A
upperside, back
