Direction and Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Anterior
A
situated in front of or directed toward the front
2
Q
Superior
A
upper, nearer to crown of head
2
Q
Posterior
A
(dorsal) rear or back
2
Q
Inferior
A
lower, farther from the crown of head
3
Q
External
A
outside
4
Q
Internal
A
inside
5
Q
Superficial
A
nearer to surface
6
Q
Deep
A
farther from surface
7
Q
Midline
A
divides the body into right and left sides
8
Q
Medial
A
nearer to midline
9
Q
Lateral
A
farther from the midline
10
Q
Proximal
A
nearer to the limb root
11
Q
Distal
A
farther from the limb root
12
Q
Palmar
A
concerning the palm of the hand
13
Q
Plantar
A
concerning the sole of the foot
