Unit 1 - Anatomy - Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Closer to the head
2
Q
Inferior
A
Farther from the head
3
Q
Anterior (Ventral)
A
Closer to the front of the body
4
Q
Posterior (Dorsal)
A
Closer to the back of the body
5
Q
Medial
A
Closer to the midline of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Farther from the midline of the body
7
Q
Proximal
A
Of a limb, nearer to the point of attachment
8
Q
Distal
A
Of a limb, farther from the point of origin
9
Q
Superficial
A
Close to the surface of the body
10
Q
Deep
A
Farther from the surface of the body
