Directional Terms Flashcards
Memorize and learn basic directional terms
1
Q
Anterior
A
Near or at the front of body
2
Q
Posterior
A
Near or at the back of the body
3
Q
Midline
A
Closer to the Middle of the Body.
Imaginary vertical line that divides the body eqaully right down the middle.
4
Q
Lateral
A
Farther away from the midline.
Towards the sides.
5
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head/upper part of body
6
Q
Inferior
A
Away from the head.
Lower paet of the body
7
Q
Supeficial
A
Close to the surface of the body
8
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface of the Body.
9
Q
Distal
A
Farther from origination of body structure
10
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to origination of structure
11
Q
Ventral
A
At or towards the belly side
12
Q
Dorsal
A
At or towards the back of body
