Anatomical Positions Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Anterior
A
Towards the front of the body
2
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
3
Q
Posterior
A
Towards the back of the body
4
Q
Medial
A
Towards the midline of the body
5
Q
Superior
A
Towards the top (head) of the body
6
Q
Proximal
A
In reference to limb, towards the point of attachment
7
Q
Inferior
A
Towards the bottom (feet) of the body
8
Q
Distal
A
In reference to limb, away from the point of attachment
9
Q
Peripheral
A
Away from the centre of the body
10
Q
Deep
A
Away from the surface of the skin
11
Q
Supine
A
Lying on your back, face and palms facing upwards
12
Q
Prone
A
Lying on your front, face and palms facing downwards
