Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
A
- Superior
- Inferior
- Posterior
- Anterior
- Proximal
- Distal
2
Q
Above
A
Superior
3
Q
Below
A
Inferior
4
Q
Closer to front of body
A
Anterior
5
Q
Closer to back of body
A
Posterior
6
Q
Closer to midline of body
A
Medial
7
Q
Farther from midline of body
A
Lateral
8
Q
Between two structures
A
Intermediate
9
Q
On same side of body
A
Ipsilateral
10
Q
On opposite sides of body
A
Contralateral
11
Q
Nearer to point of attachment of limb to trunk
A
Proximal
12
Q
Farther from point of attachment of limb to trunk
A
Distal
13
Q
Closer to surface of body
A
Superficial
14
Q
Farther from surface of body
A
Deep
15
Q
The head is to the neck
A
Superior
