Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
Define “Anterior”
In front of or the front surface of
Define “Posterior”
“towards the back of” or “on the back surface of.”
Define Medial
“towards the midline (centre).”
Define Lateral
“away from the midline” or “to the outer side of”
Define Superficial
“On or near to the surface”
Define Deep (directional term)
“Below the surface and covered”
Define Superior (directional term)
“towards the head” or “above.”
Define Inferior (directional term)
“towards the feet” or “ below”.
Define Cephalad (directional term)
“towards the head”
Define Caudal (directional term)
towards the Tail” or “feet”
Define Proximal (directional term)
nearer to the centre or midline OR “above”
Define Distal (directional term)
further from the centre or midline OR “below”
Define Sagittal
This plane lies VERTICALLY and divides the body into right and left portions.
Define Frontal
This plane lies VERTICALLY and divides the body into ANTERIOR and POSTERIOR.
Define Transverse/Horizontal
This plane lies HORIZONTALLY and divides the body into SUPERIOR and INFERIOR parts.
