Directional Terms Reverse Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly side
2
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back side
3
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the rear
5
Q
Superior
A
Uppermost or above
6
Q
Inferior
A
Lowermost or below
7
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the cranium (brain case)
8
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
9
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
10
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the median plane
11
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the trunk of the body
12
Q
Distal
A
Away from trunk of the body
13
Q
Deep
A
Toward the inner body
14
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the external surface of the body
