Anatomical Directions * Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Anterior & Ventral
A
1) front of surface
2) belly side
2
Q
inferior
A
toward the bottom of body, toes
3
Q
cranial
A
talking about head or skull
4
Q
medial
A
toward the center of body
5
Q
proximal
A
closer to main joint
6
Q
Posterior & Dorsal
A
1) back surface of body
2) back of body
7
Q
superior
A
toward the top pf body, head
8
Q
caudal
A
talking about tail end of body
9
Q
lateral
A
outward/away from midline
10
Q
distal
A
farther from main joint