Directional terms and Definition Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Towards the head or the upper part of structure
2
Q
Anterior
A
Nearer to or at the front of body
3
Q
Inferior
A
Away from head. The lower part of the structure
4
Q
Posterior
A
Nearer or at the back of body
5
Q
Medial
A
Nearer to the midline
6
Q
Intermediate
A
Between 2 structures
7
Q
Lateral
A
Farther to the midline
8
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of body as another structure
9
Q
Contralateral
A
On opposite side of body from another structure
10
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer to the attachment of the limb to the trunk. Nearer to the origination of structure
11
Q
Superficial
A
Towards or in the surface of body
12
Q
Distal
A
Farther to the attachment of the limb to the trunk. Farther from the origination of structure.
13
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface of the body
