Terms of relationship Flashcards
superior
structure that is nearer to the vertex, the topmost part of the cranium
inferior
structure situation nearer the sole of the foot
caudal
toward the feet or tail region
posterior
dorsal, back part of the body
anterior
ventral, front surface of the body
medial
nearer to the median of the body
lateral
father away from the median plane
Dorsum
superior aspect of any part that protrudes anteriorly from the body (penis, tongue, hand= opposite f the palm)
sole
inferior aspect or bottom of the foot, opposite of dorsum
dorsal surface
the surface of the hands and fingers corresponding to the dorsum
Palmar surface
the surface of the hand and fingers that correspond to the palm
plantar surface
surface of the foot and toes corresponding to the sole
inferomedial
nearer to the feet and medial plane
superolateral
nearer to the head and father from the median plane
external
outside of or farther from the center of an organ or cavity