Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Directional Terms
Uppermost or Above
2
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Inferior
A
Directional Terms
Lowermost or Below
3
Q
Anterior
A
Directional Terms
Toward or on the front
4
Q
Ventral
A
Directional Terms
Another term to describe Anterior (Toward or on the front)
5
Q
Posterior
A
Directional Terms
Toward or on the back
6
Q
Dorsal
A
Directional Terms
Another term to describe Posterior (Toward or on the back )
7
Q
Cranial
A
Directional Terms
Toward the head
8
Q
Medial
A
Directional Terms
Nearest the midline
9
Q
Lateral
A
Directional Terms
Toward the side or away from the the midline
10
Q
Proximal
A
Directional Terms
Nearest point of attachment
11
Q
Distal
A
Directional Terms
Farthest point of attachment
12
Q
External
A
Directional Terms
On the outside
13
Q
Internal
A
Directional Terms
On the inside
14
Q
Superficial
A
Directional Terms
Toward or at the body surface
