Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Superior
A
Toward the head end of the body, above
2
Q
Inferior
A
Away from head end or lower part of body, below
3
Q
Anterior
A
Toward or at the Front of the body
4
Q
Posterior
A
Toward or at the backside of the body, behind
5
Q
Medial
A
Toward or at the midline of the body
6
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
7
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the origin of the body
8
Q
Distal
A
Farther from the origin of the body
9
Q
Superficial
A
Toward or at the body surface
10
Q
Deep
A
Away from the body surface, internal
