Organization of the body Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front or in front of
2
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment or to the trunk of the body
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Another term for posterior
4
Q
Superior
A
Closer to or toward the head
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
6
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back or behind
7
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of attachment or from the trunk of the body
8
Q
Inferior
A
Closer to or toward the feet
9
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
10
Q
Unilateral
A
One-sided or on one side of the body
11
Q
Bilateral
A
Two-sided or of two sides of the body
12
Q
Contralateral
A
On opposite sides of the body
13
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
14
Q
Superficial
A
Near the surface
15
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
