S3W6 Relative Positions Flashcards
1
Q
inferior
A
below another body part or toward the feet
2
Q
superior
A
body part is above another part or closer to the head
3
Q
distal
A
body part is farther from the point of attachment or farther from the trunk than another part
4
Q
superficial (peripheral)
A
near the surface
5
Q
medial
A
imaginary midline dividing the body into equal right and left halves; a body part is medial if it is close to this line than another body part
6
Q
posterior
A
toward the back
7
Q
proximal
A
body part that is closer to a point of attachment or closer to the trunk of the body than another part
8
Q
lateral
A
toward the side with respect to the imaginary midline
9
Q
deep
A
parts that are more internal
10
Q
anterior
A
toward the front
