Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Superior (cranial)
A
Toward the head, above
2
Q
Inferior (caudal)
A
Away from the head, below
3
Q
Ventral (anterior)
A
Toward or in front of the body
4
Q
Dorsal posterior
A
Behind at the back of the body
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward or at the middle of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from midline, outer
7
Q
Intermediate
A
Between more medial and lateral structure
8
Q
Proximal
A
Point of attachment to the limb or body trunk; up
9
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the origin of the body parts by limb to body trunk ; down
10
Q
Superficial (external)
A
Toward or at body surface
11
Q
Deep (internal)
A
Away from body surface more internal
