Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Ventral
A
Towards the front of the body
2
Q
Dorsal
A
Towards the back of the body
3
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the ventral side
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the dorsal side
5
Q
Cephalic
A
Towards the head or superior end
6
Q
Rostral
A
Towards the forehead or nose
7
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the tail or inferior end
8
Q
Superior
A
Above
9
Q
Inferior
A
Below
10
Q
Medial
A
Toward the median plane
11
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the median plane
12
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment or origin
13
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the point of attachment or origin
14
Q
Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
15
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Contralateral
A
On opposite sides of the body
