Directional Terminology Flashcards
(19 cards)
Superior
Above; at a higher level
Inferior
Below; at a lower level
Anterior/Ventral
toward the front or anterior surface of the body
Posterior/Dorsal
Toward the back or posterior surface of the bpdy
Medial
toward the midsagittal plane
lateral
away from the midsagittal plane
Proximal
toward a reference point or source within the body
Distal
away from a reference point or source within the body
Superficial
near the body surface
Deep
farther into the body and away from the body surface
Cranial/cephalic
toward the head
caudal
toward the feet
rostral
toward the nose
ipsilateral
on the same side
contralateral
on the opposite side
thenar
the fleshy part of the hand at the base of the thumb
volar
pertaining to the palm of the hand or flexor surface of the wrist or the sole of the foot
palmar
the front or palm of the hand
plantar
the sole of the foot
