Relationship & Comparison Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
Front surface of the body
2
Q
Posterior
A
Back side of the body
3
Q
Superior
A
Above another structure
4
Q
Inferior
A
Below another structure
5
Q
Medial
A
Pertaining to the middle
6
Q
Lateral
A
Pertaining to the side
7
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side of the body
8
Q
Contralateral
A
Opposite side of body
9
Q
Proximal
A
Near the point of attachment to the trunk
10
Q
Distal
A
Farther away from the point of attachment to the trunk
11
Q
Apex
A
Tip of organ
12
Q
Base
A
Bottom of organ
13
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface
14
Q
Superficial
A
On the surface
15
Q
Prone
A
Lying on the belly