Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Toward the head
A
Cranial/Cephalic
2
Q
Back
A
Posterior/Dorsal
3
Q
Toward the tail
A
Caudal
4
Q
Towards the front
A
Anterior/Ventral
5
Q
Above; at a higher level
A
Superior
6
Q
Below; at a lower level
A
Inferior
7
Q
Toward the midline
A
Medial
8
Q
Away from the midline
A
Lateral
9
Q
Toward the point of attachment
A
Proximal
10
Q
Away from point of attachment
A
Distal
11
Q
Near body surface
A
Superficial
12
Q
Toward interior of body
A
Deep
13
Q
Laying down, face up.
A
Supine
14
Q
Laying down, face down.
A
Prone
