Relative Positions Flashcards
1
Q
Inferior
A
Body part is below another body part or towards the feet
2
Q
Anterior(ventral)
A
Towards the front
3
Q
Posterior(dorsal)
A
Towards back
4
Q
Medial
A
Imaginary line diving into halves. Body part is medial if closer to this line
5
Q
Lateral
A
Towards the side with respect to imaginary midline. (Ears to eyes)
6
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to point of attachment or to trunk of body than another part (elbow proximal to wrist)
7
Q
Distal
A
Body part Further from point of attachment (fingers are distal to wrist)
8
Q
Superficial
A
Situated near the surface
9
Q
Deep
A
Describes parts that are more Internal
10
Q
Superior
A
Body part is above another part or is closer to the head.
