Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above, toward the head
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below, toward the tail
3
Q
Anterior
A
Front, toward the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
Rear, toward the back
5
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of origin (trunk)
6
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the point of origin (trunk)
7
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the midline of the body or body part
On the inner side
8
Q
Lateral
A
Farther from the midline of the body or body part
On the outset side of
9
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the surface
10
Q
Deep
A
Farther below the surface
