Key Words Chapter 1 Flashcards
Superior
Towards the head, above
Inferior
Away from the head, below
Medial
Towards the midline, on the inner side
Lateral
Away from the midline, on the outer side
Proximal
Closer to its origin or point of attachment of a limb
Distal
Farther from its origin or point of attachment of a limb
Superficial
Towards the surface of the body
Deep
Away from the surface of the body
Peripheral
At the surface or outer part of the body
Anterior
At the front of the body, in front of
Posterior
At the back of the body, behind
Cephalad
Towards the head, above
Cranial
Of or relating to the skull (can also mean towards the head or cranium)
Caudal
Away from the head, below
Ventral
At the front of the body, in front of
Dorsal
At the back of the body, behind
Cutaneous region
Skin
Cephalic region
Head
Cranial region
Skull
Facial region
Face
Facial region
Face
Frontal region
Forehead
Ophthalmic/orbital region
Eye
Optic region
Ear
Buccal region
Cheek
Nasal region
Nose
Occipital region
Back of head
Cervical region
Neck
Thoracic region
Chest