Topographical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Upper side of the body
A
Dorsal
2
Q
Lower side of the body
A
Ventral
3
Q
Towards/facing the head
A
Anterior or Cranial
4
Q
Towards/facing the tail or hind
A
Posterior, Caudal
5
Q
Cranial end of the head
A
Rostral
6
Q
Cephalic
A
Descriptive term for parts facing the head.
7
Q
Limbs near midline (up & down)
A
Proximal
8
Q
Limbs away midline (up & down)
A
Distal
9
Q
Limbs near midline (left & right)
A
Medial
10
Q
Limbs away midline (left & right)
A
Lateral
11
Q
Outer peripheral region of an organ
A
Superficial/Cortical/Cortex
12
Q
Internal/central region of an organ
A
Deep/Medullary/Medulla
13
Q
Uppermost part of organs
A
Superior
14
Q
Lowermost part of organs
A
Inferior
15
Q
Ventral surface of the manus
A
Palmar
