Terms Of Relation (Directional Terms) Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
“In front of” or “the front surface of”
2
Q
Posterior
A
“Towards the back of” or “on the back surface of”
3
Q
Medial
A
“Towards the midline (centre)”
4
Q
Lateral
A
“Away from the midline” or “to the outer surface of”
5
Q
Superficial
A
“On or near to the surface”
6
Q
Deep
A
“Below the surface and covered”
7
Q
Superior
A
“Towards the head” or “above”
8
Q
Inferior
A
“Towards the feet” or “below”
9
Q
Cephalad
A
“Towards the head”
10
Q
Caudal
A
“Towards the Tail” or “Feet”
11
Q
Proximal
A
“Nearer to the centre or midline”
12
Q
Distal
A
“Further from the centre or midline”
