Terms of Positions & Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
further above
2
Q
Inferior
A
low in position
3
Q
Medial
A
near the mid-line of body or organ
4
Q
Lateral
A
refers to outer part or side that is further from center
5
Q
Proximal
A
near to or close to the point of attachment
6
Q
Distal
A
away from the point of attachment
7
Q
Superficial
A
on the surface or shallow
8
Q
Head
A
Cephalic
9
Q
Neck
A
Cervical
10
Q
Armpit
A
Axillary
11
Q
Arm
A
Brachil
12
Q
Front of Elbow
A
Antecubital
13
Q
Forearm
A
Antebrachical
14
Q
Wrist
A
Carpal
15
Q
Fingers
A
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