Anatomical Terms Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline of body
2
Q
Lateral
A
away from midline
3
Q
proximal
A
toward point of attachment (reference point)
4
Q
distal
A
away from point of attachment
5
Q
superior
A
toward the top of the head
6
Q
inferior
A
toward the bottom of feet
7
Q
anterior
A
front/ventral
8
Q
posterior
A
back/dorsal
9
Q
ipsilateral
A
same side
10
Q
contralateral
A
opposite side
11
Q
relative joint angle
A
angle between 2 segments