The Body Flashcards
0
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface, internal
1
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the surface, external
2
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the median plane
3
Q
Adduction
A
Movement towards the median plane, central
4
Q
Medial
A
Pertaining to the midline of the body
5
Q
Lateral
A
Pertaining to a side
6
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the head
7
Q
Caudal
A
Toward the tail
8
Q
Proximal
A
Ref: a limb, closer to the point of attachment
9
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of limb attachment
10
Q
Dorsal
A
Lying horizontally on the back
11
Q
Sternal
A
Lying horizontal on the chest
12
Q
Inversion
A
Turning inward
13
Q
Eversion
A
Turning outward
14
Q
Rostral
A
Towards the nose
