Anatomical Directions Flashcards
(20 cards)
1
Q
Right
A
Right of the body
2
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side; away from the midsaggital plane (farther from midline)
3
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midsaggital plane; away from the side (closer to the midline)
4
Q
Left
A
To the left of the body (subjects)
5
Q
Anterior (ventral)
A
Toward front of body
6
Q
Posterior (dorsal)
A
Toward back (rear)
7
Q
Superior
A
Toward top of body
8
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back
9
Q
Ventral
A
Toward belly surface of body
10
Q
Caudad (caudal)
A
Toward the tail
11
Q
Cephalad
A
Toward head (4 legs)
12
Q
Proximal
A
Toward trunk (arms and legs)
13
Q
Distal
A
Away from trunk (arms and legs)
14
Q
Visceral
A
Toward internal organ
15
Q
Parietal
A
Away from internal organs
16
Q
Deep
A
Toward inside of part
17
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the outside (closer to surface)
18
Q
Medullary
A
Refers to middle region (middle)
19
Q
Cortical
A
Outer region or cortex
20
Q
Trunk
A
Torso (not arms legs or head)
