Table 5-7: Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
The front surface of the body
A
Anterior (ventral)
Front
2
Q
The back surface of the body
A
Posterior(dorsal)
Back
3
Q
The patients right
A
Right
4
Q
The patients left
A
Left
5
Q
Closest to the head
A
Superior (top)
6
Q
Closest to the feet
A
Inferior(bottom)
7
Q
Closest to the point of attachment
A
Proximal (closest)
8
Q
Farthest from the point of attachment
A
Distal (farthest)
9
Q
Closest to the midline
A
Medial (middle)
10
Q
Farthest from the midline
A
Lateral (side)
11
Q
Closest to the surface of the skin
A
Superficial (in)
12
Q
Furthest from the surface of the skin
A
Deep (out)
13
Q
The forward facing part of the hand in the anatomic position
A
Palmer
14
Q
The bottom surface of the foot
A
Plantar
15
Q
The tip of a structure
A
Apex
