Directional Terms in Human Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the front or belly
2
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back of spine
3
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the ventral side
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the dorsal side
5
Q
Superior
A
Above
6
Q
Inferior
A
Below
7
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midsagittal plane
8
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midsagittal plane
9
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment or origin
10
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the point of attachment or origin
11
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the body surface
12
Q
Deep
A
Farther from the body surface
