Body Orientation Flashcards
0
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back or spine
1
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the front or belly
2
Q
Anterior
A
Toward the ventral side
3
Q
Posterior
A
Toward the dorsal side
4
Q
Superior
A
Above
5
Q
Inferior
A
Below
6
Q
Medial
A
Toward the middle
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the middle
8
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
9
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of origin or point of attachment.
10
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the body surface
11
Q
Deep
A
Farther from the body surface.
12
Q
Sagittarius plane
A
Divides body into right and left
13
Q
Frontal plane
A
Divides body into posterior and anterior portions
14
Q
Transverse plane
A
Divides body into superior and inferior portions.
