Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Define the anatomical position
A
Position of reference when describing body parts in relation to each other
2
Q
Anterior/Ventral
A
In front of
3
Q
Posterior/Dorsal
A
Behind/towards the back of
4
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline
5
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline
6
Q
Superior
A
Above
7
Q
Inferior
A
Below
8
Q
Cephalad
A
towards the head
9
Q
Caudal
A
towards the feet/tail
10
Q
Proximal
A
nearer centre/midline
11
Q
Distal
A
further from centre/midline
12
Q
Contralateral
A
Other side
13
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side
