Anatomical Locations Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Superior
A
Above or closer to the head
2
Q
Inferior
A
Below or closer to the feet
3
Q
Anterior (ventral)
A
Toward the front of the body
4
Q
Posterior (dorsal)
A
Toward back of the body
5
Q
Medial
A
Closer to midline of body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Further away from midline of body
7
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to trunk of the body
8
Q
Distal
A
Farther away from trunk
9
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to surface of body
10
Q
Deep
A
Farther from body surface