Orientational and Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is anatomical position?
A
Upright (standing up), feet forward, palms facing forward
2
Q
Superior
A
Above
3
Q
Inferior
A
Below
4
Q
Anterior
A
Front
5
Q
Posterior
A
Back
6
Q
Medial
A
Middle
7
Q
Lateral
A
Side
8
Q
Intermediate
A
in the middle of two other terms
9
Q
Proximal
A
closer to attachment
10
Q
Distal
A
farther from attachment
11
Q
Superficial
A
on the surface of the body
12
Q
Deep
A
underneath the surface of the body