Orientation Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Dorsal
A
top (as in fin)
2
Q
ventral
A
bottom (as in belly)
3
Q
medial
A
toward midline
4
Q
lateral
A
away from midline
5
Q
sagittal
A
parallel from lateral to medial
6
Q
ipsilateral
A
on the same side as the midline
7
Q
contralateral
A
on the opposite side of the midline
8
Q
afferent
A
sensory inputs
9
Q
efferent
A
motor inputs
10
Q
dura
A
tough outer covering
11
Q
arachnoid
A
between dura and brain surface - arachnoid spider-like substance seen when dura is lifted.
12
Q
pia
A
thin layer covering surface of brain
