Directional Terms Flashcards
transverse or horizontal section
a cut through anterior to posterior, dividing the structure to superior and inferior parts
frontal section
a cut through a structure that courses from left to right, dividing the structure into anterior and posterior parts
sagittal section
a cut through structure courses from superior to inferior, dividing structure to left and right parts
section
a cut through a structure to allow view of additional structures within
deep
below, farthest from the surface
lateral
side of or away from midline
midline
line located halfway between right and left side
medial
towards the middle/midline
posterior
behind, towards the back
anterior
in front, toward front
inferior
below, towards the bottom
superficial
towards the surface
superior
above, towards top
disdal
farthest away from attachment point
proximinal
towards attachment point
