Anatomical Directions Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midsaggital plane, away from the side.
2
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the front of the body
3
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the back of the body
4
Q
Superior
A
Toward the top of the body
5
Q
Inferior
A
Toward the bottom of the body
6
Q
Dorsal
A
Along(or toward) the vertebral(or spine) surface of the body
7
Q
Ventral
A
Along(toward) the belly surface of the body
8
Q
Caudad(caudal)
A
Toward the tail
9
Q
Cephalad
A
Toward the head
10
Q
Proximal (closer)
A
Toward the trunk
11
Q
Distal (distant)
A
Away from the trunk or point of attachment
12
Q
Deep
A
Toward the the inside of a part; away from the surface
13
Q
Superficial
A
Toward the surface of a part; away from the inside
14
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side, away from midsaggital plane
