Relative possition Flashcards

1
Q

the part is above another part

A

Superior

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2
Q

the part is below another part

A

Inferior

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3
Q

means toward the front (surface of head & surface arm)

A

Anterior(Ventral)

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4
Q

means toward the back.
Ex: The vertebral column is posterior to the sternum.
(surface of arm faces back)

A

Posterior(Dorsal)

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5
Q

the part closer to the middle

Ex. The eyes are MEDIAL than the ears.

A

Medial

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6
Q

the part farther than the midline

Ex. The eyes are LATERAL than the eyes.

A

Lateral

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7
Q

includes: head,neck and trunk

A

Axial

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8
Q

arms, legs & their attachments

A

Appendicular

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9
Q

the part closer to the joint or attachment(the thigh is proximal to the foot)

A

Proximal

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10
Q

the part farther away from joint (the wrist is DISTAL to the arm)

A

Distal

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