Positional and directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
Toward a structure
A
Afferent
2
Q
Away from a structure
A
Efferent
3
Q
In front of the body
A
Anterior / ventral
4
Q
In the back of the body
A
Posterior / dorsal
5
Q
Pertaining to the centre
A
Central
6
Q
Away from the surface
A
Deep
7
Q
Near the surface
A
Superficial
8
Q
Away from the beginning of a structure
A
Distal
9
Q
Pertaining to the beginning of a structure
A
Proximal
10
Q
Away from the head
A
Inferior / caudal
11
Q
Pertaining to the head
A
Seperior / cephalic
12
Q
Pertaining to the side
A
Lateral
13
Q
Related or situated toward the midline of the body
A
Medial
14
Q
Lying face down
A
Prone
15
Q
Lying face up
A
Supine
