Relative positions Flashcards
Relative Positions
1
Q
Superior
A
Part is above another part or is closer to the head
2
Q
Interior
A
part is located below another part is closer to the feet
3
Q
Anterior
A
towards the front surface
4
Q
Potsterior
A
towards the back surface
5
Q
Medial
A
towards the midline of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
away from the midline of the body
7
Q
Proximal
A
the structure is nearer to the point attachment / trunk of the body
8
Q
Distal
A
part further away from the point
9
Q
Superficial
A
located or near the body
10
Q
Deep
A
the body part is away from the surface body
11
Q
Central
A
located to the center
12
Q
Peripheral
A
away from the center
