Directional Terms Flashcards
0
Q
Posterior
A
The back of the body
1
Q
Anterior
A
The front of the body.
2
Q
Inferior
A
Lower in position.
3
Q
Superior
A
Higher in position.
4
Q
Medial
A
In the middle.
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the middle.
6
Q
Distal
A
Away from the center of the body.
7
Q
Proximal
A
Near the center of the body
8
Q
Superficial
A
On the surface.
9
Q
Deep
A
Bellow the surface.
