Midterm OP (Terms) Flashcards
1
Q
What does ‘Unilateral’ mean?
A
On one side only
2
Q
What does ‘Bilateral’ mean?
A
On both sides
3
Q
What does ‘Anterior (Ventral)’ refer to?
A
Toward the front of the body
4
Q
What does ‘Posterior (Dorsal)’ refer to?
A
Toward the back of the body
5
Q
What does ‘Superior’ mean in anatomical terms?
A
Towards the head or upper part of a structure or the body.
6
Q
What does ‘Inferior’ (or Caudal) mean in anatomical terms?
A
Toward the lower part of a structure or the body.
7
Q
What does ‘Medial’ mean in anatomical terms?
A
Toward the midline of the body.
8
Q
What does Lateral mean
A
Away from the midline of the body
