Human Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior (ventral)
A
The front of the body
2
Q
Posterior (dorsal)
A
The back of the body
3
Q
Inferior
A
Below-towards the feet
4
Q
Superior
A
Upwards-towards the head
5
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface-closer to the centre
6
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the surface
7
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the midline
8
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
9
Q
Proximal
A
Only for two points on one limb (arm/leg)
Closer to where the arm or leg inserts into the body (origin)
10
Q
Distal
A
Only for two points on the same limb (arm/leg)
Further away from where arm/leg inserts into the body (origin)
11
Q
Intermediate
A
Only for two points on the same limb (arm/leg)
In the middle
12
Q
Left
A
Left side of the person in AP
13
Q
Right
A
Right sides of the person in AP
