U.2 Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior
A
in front of, toward the front of the body
2
Q
ventral
A
in front of, toward the front of the body
3
Q
caudal
A
pertaining to the tail (inferior position)
4
Q
cephalic
A
pertaining to the head (superior in position)
5
Q
deep
A
inside, or towards the innermost part
6
Q
distal
A
away from. or farthest from the trunk or the point or origin of a part
7
Q
inferior
A
below, toward the feet
8
Q
lateral
A
to the side of, away from the midline
9
Q
medial
A
middle, toward the midline of the body
10
Q
posterior
A
in the back of, toward the back of the body
11
Q
dorsal
A
in the back of, toward the back of the body
12
Q
proximal
A
nearer to the center. close to the attachment point of beginning
13
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superficial
A
outside, or towards the outermost part
14
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superior
A
above, toward the head
