relative postions Flashcards
1
Q
Superior and Inferior
A
Superior- the part is above another part or close to the head
Inferior- the part is located below another part or closer to the feet
2
Q
Anterior and Posterior
A
Anterior - towards the front surface (belly surface)
Posterior- towards the back of the surface
3
Q
Medial and Lateral
A
Medial - towards the midline of the body
Lateral - away from the midline of the body
4
Q
Proximal and Distal
A
Proximal - the structure is nearer to the point of attachment
Distal - a part is further away from the point of attachment
5
Q
Superficial and Deep
A
Superficial - a part is located on or near surface of the body
Deep - the body part is away from the surface of the body
6
Q
Central and Peripheral
A
Central - the part is located in the centre
Peripheral - away from the centre
