Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
above
2
Q
inferior
A
below
3
Q
anterior
A
front
4
Q
posterior
A
back
5
Q
medial
A
toward the midline
6
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
7
Q
cranial
A
toward the head
8
Q
caudal
A
toward the tail
9
Q
ventral
A
belly side
10
Q
dorsal
A
backside
11
Q
proximal
A
nearer the trunk or attached end
12
Q
distal
A
farther from the trunk or point of attachment
13
Q
superficial (external)
A
toward or at the body surface
14
Q
deep (internal)
A
away from the body surface
