Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral (Anterior)
A
Front
2
Q
Dorsal (posterior)
A
Back
3
Q
Cephalic
A
Toward the head
4
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the forehead
5
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
6
Q
Superior
A
Above
7
Q
Inferior
A
Below
8
Q
Medial
A
Toward the median plane
9
Q
Lateral
A
Away from median plane
10
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment
11
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
12
Q
Contralateral
A
On the opposite sides of the body
13
Q
Superficial
A
Above body surface
14
Q
Deep
A
Below body surface
