Directional terminology Flashcards
(19 cards)
superior
Above or at a higher level
Inferior
below; at a lower level 
anterior/ventral
Toward the front or anterior surface of the body
Posterior/dorsal
Towards the back or posterior surface of the body
Medial
Toward the mid sagittal plane
lateral
Away from the mid digital plane
Proximal
toward a reference point or source within the body
Distal
Away from a reference point or source within the body
Super face
Near the body surface
Deep
Further into the body and away from the body surface
Caudal
To the feet 
Cranial/cephalic
Toward the head
Rostral
To the nose
Lpsilateral
On the same side
Contralateral
On the opposite side
Thenar
The flashy part of the hand at the base of the thumb
Volar
Pertaining to the palm of the hand
Palmar
The front of palm of the hand
Plantar
The soul of the foot
