Movements and rotations Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior?
A
The front surface of the body
2
Q
posterior?
A
The back surface of the body
3
Q
Superior?
A
Refers to the upper surfaces
4
Q
Inferior
A
Refers to the lower surfaces
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline
7
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the point of attachment of the limb to body
8
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of attachment of the limb to body
9
Q
Dorsal
A
Used to refer to the back of the hand or the top of the foot
10
Q
Plantar
A
The sole of the foot
11
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the surface of the body
12
Q
Deep
A
Further away from the surface of the body
13
Q
Hyper
A
Above or more
14
Q
Hypo
A
Beneath or less
15
Q
Prone
A
On stomach
