Directions and positions of one body part Flashcards
1
Q
Divides the body equally left and right
A
Midsagittal
2
Q
Divides the body left and right but not equally
A
Sagittal
3
Q
Divides the body front and back
A
Frontal
4
Q
Divides the body up and down
A
Horizontal/Transverse
5
Q
Above
A
Superior
6
Q
Below
A
Inferior
7
Q
Front of the body
A
Anterior
8
Q
Back of the body
A
Posterior
9
Q
Towards the midline
A
Medial
10
Q
Away from the midline
A
Lateral
11
Q
Closer to the core
A
Proximal
12
Q
Further from the core
A
Distal