Lesson 8: Relative Positioning Flashcards
1
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer to center
2
Q
Distal
A
Farther from center
3
Q
Superficial
A
On or closer to surface
4
Q
Deep
A
Under or farther from surface
5
Q
Central
A
Within or near center
6
Q
Peripheral
A
At or near the rim or edge
7
Q
Parietal
A
Outer wall of a body cavity
8
Q
Visceral
A
Covering of an organ
9
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Situated on or affecting the same side of the body
10
Q
Contralateral
A
Situated on or affecting the opposite side of the body
11
Q
Afferent
A
Carrying toward a body part or center of an organ
12
Q
Efferent
A
Carrying away from a body part or center of an organ
