positional and directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior (ventral)
A
front side of the body
2
Q
posterior (dorsal)
A
back side of the body
3
Q
deep
A
away from the surface
4
Q
superficial
A
on the surface
5
Q
proximal
A
near the point of attachment to the trunk or beginning of a structure
6
Q
distal
A
far from the point of attachment or from the beginning of a structure
7
Q
inferior
A
below another structure
8
Q
superior
A
above another structure
9
Q
meidal
A
pertaining to the middle
10
Q
lateral
A
pertaining to the side
11
Q
supine
A
laying on the back
12
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prone
A
laying on the stomach
