Directional Terms Flashcards
(17 cards)
1
Q
Superior
A
Top
2
Q
Inferior
A
Bottom
3
Q
Anterior
A
Front
4
Q
Posterior
A
Back
5
Q
Ventral
A
the front or lower side
6
Q
Medial
A
More towards the middle
7
Q
Lateral
A
the side or sides of something
8
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the center of the body
9
Q
Distal
A
Further from the center of the body
10
Q
Bilateral
A
involving or affecting two sides
11
Q
Unilateral
A
Involving or affecting one side
12
Q
Deep
A
The most bottom layer
13
Q
Superficial
A
The most top layer
14
Q
Parietal
A
relating to the walls of a part or cavity
15
Q
Visceral
A
in the internal organs of the body
16
Q
Supine
A
Facing up
17
Q
Prone
A
Facing down
