Directions/Positions Flashcards
abduction
movement away from the median
adduction
movement toward the median
anterior
towards the front part of the structure
caudal
direction toward the tail
cranial
direction toward the head
deep
away from the surface
distal
the point furthest away from the attachment of an extremity to the trunk or structure
dorsal
toward the back part of a structure
erect
sitting or standing straight up
eversion
to turn outward
inferior
toward the lower part of a structure
inversion
turning inward
lateral decubitus
lying on the side
medial
the midline of a structure
parietal
pertaining to the outer wall of a structure
pedal
direction toward the feet
posterior
toward the back part of a structure
pronate
to turn face down
pronation
the process of turning face down
prone
lying face down
proximal
the point nearest to the attachment of an extremity to the trunk or structure
superficial
toward the surface
superior
toward the upper part of a structure
supinate
to turn face up
