Relative possition Flashcards
1
Q
the part is above another part
A
Superior
2
Q
the part is below another part
A
Inferior
3
Q
means toward the front (surface of head & surface arm)
A
Anterior(Ventral)
4
Q
means toward the back.
Ex: The vertebral column is posterior to the sternum.
(surface of arm faces back)
A
Posterior(Dorsal)
5
Q
the part closer to the middle
Ex. The eyes are MEDIAL than the ears.
A
Medial
6
Q
the part farther than the midline
Ex. The eyes are LATERAL than the eyes.
A
Lateral
7
Q
includes: head,neck and trunk
A
Axial
8
Q
arms, legs & their attachments
A
Appendicular
9
Q
the part closer to the joint or attachment(the thigh is proximal to the foot)
A
Proximal
10
Q
the part farther away from joint (the wrist is DISTAL to the arm)
A
Distal