Relative Postions Flashcards
1
Q
Means that a body part is above another part or is closer to the head
A
Superior
2
Q
Means that a body part is below another body part or is toward the feet.
A
Inferior
3
Q
Means toward the front
A
Anterior (ventral)
4
Q
Towards the back
A
Posterior (dorsal)
5
Q
Refers to an imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves
A
Medial
6
Q
Means toward the side with respect to the imaginary line
A
Lateral
7
Q
Refers to paired structures, one of which is on each sides
A
Bilateral
8
Q
Refers to structure on the same side
A
Ipsilateral
9
Q
Refers to structures on opposite sides
A
Contralteral
