Orientation and Directional Terms Flashcards
Superior
Cranial - Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above.
Inferior
Caudal - Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.
Ventral
Anterior - Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.
Dorsal
Posterior - Toward or at the back of the body; behind.
Medial
Toward or at the middle of the body; on the inner side of.
Lateral
Away from the midline of the body; on the other side of.
Intermediate
Between a more medial and a more lateral structure.
Proximal
Closer to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
Distal
Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.
Superficial
External - Toward or at the body surface.
Deep
Internal - Away from the body surface; more internal.
Cranial - Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above.
Superior
Caudal - Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below.
Inferior
Anterior - Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.
Ventral
Posterior - Toward or at the back of the body; behind.
Dorsal
