Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What does inferior mean?
A
Below
2
Q
What does anterior mean?
A
Front
3
Q
What does posterior mean?
A
Back
4
Q
What does medial mean?
A
Midline
5
Q
What does lateral mean?
A
Side
6
Q
What does proximal mean?
A
Closer to body (for limbs)
7
Q
What does distal mean?
A
Distant from body
8
Q
What does ventral mean?
A
Front or belly side
9
Q
What does dorsal mean?
A
Back
10
Q
What does cephalic mean?
A
Toward head
11
Q
What does superior mean?
A
Above
