Directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Medial
A
closer to midline
2
Q
Lateral
A
further away from midline
3
Q
Anterior/ventral
A
nearer to front surface of body
4
Q
Posterior/dorsal
A
nearer to back of body
5
Q
Superior
A
nearer to crown of head
6
Q
Inferior
A
nearer to soles of feet
7
Q
Proximal
A
nearer to median plane
8
Q
Distal
A
further from plane
9
Q
Superficial
A
near to skin surface
10
Q
Deep
A
below skin surface
11
Q
Ipsilateral
A
same side of body
12
Q
Contralateral
A
opp side of body