Directional terms (ch.1) Flashcards
1
Q
Inferior
A
below
2
Q
Anterior
A
at the front of the body; in front of
3
Q
Posterior
A
backside of the body; behind
4
Q
Medial
A
on the inner side of
5
Q
Lateral
A
on the outer side of
6
Q
Intermediate
A
between a more medial and a more lateral structure (ex. armpit is intermediate to the shoulder and breastbone)
7
Q
Proximal
A
close to
ex. nose is proximal to eyes
8
Q
Distal
A
away from
ex. nose is distal navel
9
Q
Superficial
A
toward or at the body surface
ex. the hair is superficial to the skin
10
Q
Deep
A
away from the body surface; more internal (ex. the lungs are deep to the ribcage)
11
Q
Superior
A
above
