Anaphy Chapter 1 Directional Terms of the Basic Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
Directional Terms of the Basic Anatomical Terminology (21 cards)
1
Q
Standing erect with face directed forward.
A
Anatomical Position
2
Q
Below
A
Inferior
3
Q
Toward the back
A
Dorsal
4
Q
Above
A
Superior
4
Q
Toward the back
A
Posterior
5
Q
Farther from a point of attachment
A
Distal
5
Q
Toward the front
A
Anterior
6
Q
Belly
A
Ventral
7
Q
Closer to the point of attachment
A
Proximal
8
Q
Away from the midline of the body
A
Lateral
9
Q
Toward the middle
A
Medial
10
Q
Toward or the surface
A
Superficial
(external)
11
Q
Away from the surface
A
Deep
(internal)
12
Q
Towards the tail
A
Coudal
12
Q
Cellular Level - Outside
A
Exo
13
Q
Cellular Level - Inside
A
Endo
13
Q
Cellular Level - Inside
A
Intra
14
Q
inside
A
Indo
15
Q
inside
A
Entra
16
Q
Opposite side of the structure (up and down, right and left)
A
Contralateral
17
Q
Same side OF THE BODY STRUCTURE
A
Ipsilateral
