directions anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
face up
A
supine
2
Q
face down
A
prone
3
Q
same side
A
ipsilateral
4
Q
midline of body
A
medial
5
Q
farthest pt from trunk (like fingertips to wrist)
A
distal
6
Q
superior
A
above
7
Q
both sides of the body
A
bilateral
8
Q
both sides of the body
A
bilateral
9
Q
opposite side of the body
A
contralateral
10
Q
below
A
inferior
11
Q
front side (where face is)
A
anterior
12
Q
back side
A
posterior
13
Q
front side; face
A
ventral
14
Q
back side
A
dorsal
15
Q
away from medial
A
lateral