Anatomical Directional Terminology Flashcards
(21 cards)
Anterior
In front. Anterolateral, Anterosuperior, Anteromedial
Posterior
In back. Posterosuperior, Superomedial, Posterolateral.
Dorsal
Relating to back. Upper surface (prone position)
Ventral
Relating to abdomen. Lower surface (prone position)
Palmar
Relating to palm/volar aspect of hand
Plantar
Relating to sole or volar aspect of foot
Cephalic
Above in relation to another structure- toward head.
Caudal
Below in relation to another structure- toward tail
Volar
palm of hand or sole of foot
Dorsum
Superior surface of an anterior projecting structure
Prone
Face down positon
Supine
Face up position
Ipsilateral
Same side
Contralateral
Opposite side
Unilateral
One side
Bilateral
Both sides
Superficial
Near surface
Medial
Nearer to midline
Lateral
Farther from midline
Medial
Nearer to midline
Lateral
Farther from midline