directional terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior
A
front
2
Q
posterior
A
back
3
Q
superior
A
top, above
4
Q
inferior
A
bottom, below
5
Q
ventral
A
toward the belly
6
Q
dorsal
A
toward the back
7
Q
medial
A
closer to midline
8
Q
lateral
A
towards outside ledge
9
Q
proximal
A
closer to the center or point of attachment
10
Q
distal
A
farther away from center
11
Q
superficial
A
closer to the surface
12
Q
deep
A
more internal
13
Q
rostral
A
toward the beak
14
Q
caudal
A
toward the tail or end
15
Q
cranial
A
toward the head
