Orientation Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Towards the front
2
Q
Posterior
A
Towards the back
3
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the belly side
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the spine
5
Q
Cranial/cephalic
A
Toward the head
6
Q
Rostral
A
Toward the beak/nose
7
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
8
Q
Superior
A
Higher in position
9
Q
Inferior
A
Lower in position
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline/midsagittal plane
11
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
12
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the origin/point of attachment
13
Q
Distal
A
Away/further from the origin
14
Q
Superficial
A
Toward or on the surface of the body
15
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
16
Q
Contralateral
A
Occurring on, affecting, or acting in conjunction with a part on the opposite side of the body
17
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Situated or appearing on or affecting the same side of the body
