Anatomic Directional Terms Flashcards
(46 cards)
Anterior
In front of; towards the front surface
Posterior
In back of; toward the back surface of
Dorsal
Toward the back side of the human body
Ventral
Toward the belly side of the human body
Superior
Closer to the head
Inferior
Closer to the feet
Cranial (cephalic)
Toward the head end
Caudal
Toward the rear or tail end
Rostral
Toward the nose or mouth
Medial
Toward the mid-line of the body
Lateral
Away from the mid-line of the body
Ipsilateral
On the same side
Contralateral
On the opposite side
Deep
Closer to the the inside, internal to another structure
Superficial
On the surface; shallow
Distal
Farther away from point of attachment to the trunk
Proximal
Toward the attachment at the trunk
Appendicular Region
The upper and Lower Limbs
Axial Region
Includes the head, neck, and trunk
Cephalic
Head Region
Thoracic
within the “chest”
Abdominal
Abdomen
Pelvic
Coaxal (hip) and inguinal (groin)
Cervical
Neck
