Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Right
A
Right-hand side of the body
2
Q
Left
A
Left-hand side of the body
3
Q
Superior
A
A structure above another
4
Q
Inferior
A
A structure below another
5
Q
Anterior
A
Front of the body
6
Q
Ventral
A
Towards the belly
7
Q
Posterior
A
Back of the body
8
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards the back
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment to the body
10
Q
Distal
A
Further from the point of attachment to the body
11
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
12
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline of the body
13
Q
Superficial
A
Towards/on the surface
14
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface/internal
15
Q
Classic anatomical position
A
Body is erect and facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward
