Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical Position
A
erect position
starting point for all body segments
hands palm facing anterior
2
Q
Superior
A
close to head
3
Q
Inferior
A
away from head
4
Q
Anterior
A
Toward front of body
5
Q
Posterior
A
Toward back of body
6
Q
Medial
A
towards midline
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
8
Q
Proximal
A
closer to center
9
Q
Distal
A
Away from center
10
Q
Superficial
A
toward surface of body
11
Q
Deep
A
Inside the body, away from surface
