Latin & Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Planes
A
Coronal: divides into front (anterior) and back (posterior) planes
Transverse: divides into top (superior) and bottom (inferior) planes
Sagittal: divides in half
2
Q
Anterior
A
In front
3
Q
Posterior
A
In back
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward back
5
Q
Ventral
A
Toward front
6
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the head
7
Q
Inferior
A
Closer to the feet
8
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the head end
9
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the rear/tail end
10
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the nose/mouth
11
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
12
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
13
Q
Deep
A
Closer to the inside
14
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the outside
15
Q
Proximal
A
Closer the the point of attachment of the trunk
