Directional Terms, Body Planes, and Body Cavities Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below
3
Q
Anterior
A
Towards the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
Towards the back
5
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away form the midline
7
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards the back
8
Q
Ventral
A
Towards the front
9
Q
Proximal
A
Near attachment point
10
Q
Distal
A
Away attachment point
11
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the surface
12
Q
Deep
A
Towards the middle
13
Q
Transverse Pane
A
Horizontal
14
Q
Frontal Plane
A
Vertical (Right and Left)
15
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Vertical (Front and Back)