Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior/ventral
A
to the front
2
Q
Posterior/dorsal
A
to the back
3
Q
Superior
A
above, or to the top
4
Q
Inferior
A
below, or to the bottom
5
Q
Medial
A
toward the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
to the sides
7
Q
Proximal
A
in a limb, toward the attachment point
8
Q
Distal
A
in a limb, away from attachment point
9
Q
Superficial
A
To the surface
10
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
