Positions of body Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
toward head/end of body
2
Q
Inferior
A
away from the head or lower (below)
3
Q
Anterior
A
front of body
4
Q
Medial
A
toward midline of body
5
Q
Lateral
A
away from the midline of body
6
Q
Proximal
A
nearest to the trunk/point of origin
7
Q
Distal
A
furthest from the trunk/point of origin
8
Q
Anatomic
A
position standing straight upright with palms facing forward/arms toward side of body
