Relative Positions Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
above another part. ex. eyes are superior to nose
2
Q
inferior
A
below another part
3
Q
anterior
A
toward the front
4
Q
posterior
A
towards the back ex. ears posterior to eyes
5
Q
medial
A
close to the center line of the body that divides the body into left & right ex. eyes medial to ears
6
Q
lateral
A
toward left or right
7
Q
proximal
A
closer to the trunk or point of attachment
8
Q
distal
A
further from the trunk or point or place of attachment. ex. elbow distal to shoulder
9
Q
superficial
A
near the surface
10
Q
deep
A
more internal
