Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
towards the head or higher
2
Q
anterior
A
more in front
3
Q
posterior
A
more in back
4
Q
medial
A
closer to the median plane
5
Q
lateral
A
further away from the median plane
6
Q
proximal
A
only with reference to limbs, structure being close to the median plane or root of the limb
7
Q
distal
A
only with reference to limbs, structure being further away from the median plane or root of the limb
8
Q
inferior
A
closer to the feet or the lower part of the body
9
Q
superficial
A
external, closer to surface of the body
10
Q
deep
A
internal, further way from the surface of the body
