LAB 1 anatomical positions and directions Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
towards the top (only on axial)
2
Q
inferior
A
towards the bottom (only on axial)
3
Q
anterior
A
towards the front
4
Q
posterior
A
towards the rear
5
Q
medial
A
towards the midline
6
Q
lateral
A
towards the side
7
Q
cranial
A
towards the head (only on axial)
8
Q
caudal
A
towards the tail (only on axial)
9
Q
ventral
A
towards the belly
10
Q
dorsal
A
towards the back
11
Q
superficial
A
towards the surface
12
Q
deep
A
away from the surface
13
Q
proximal
A
closer to point of origin/attachment (only on appendicular)
14
Q
distal
A
farther from point of origin/attachment (only on appendicular)
