Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Directional Terms
A
Anterior(Ventral)/Posterior(Dorsal) Superior/Inferior Medial/Lateral Proximal/Distal Superficial/Deep Central/Peripheral Ipsilateral/Contralateral
2
Q
Anterior(Ventral)
A
Front(Bellyside)
3
Q
Posterior(Dorsal)
A
Behind(Back-side)
4
Q
Superior
A
Above
5
Q
Inferior
A
Below
6
Q
Medial
A
Mid-Line
7
Q
Lateral
A
Away from mid-line
8
Q
Proximal
A
closer to the point of attachment (trunk)
9
Q
Distal
A
Further away from the point of attachment
10
Q
Superficial
A
Closer to the surface of your body
skin,hair
11
Q
Deep
A
Further away from the surface of your body
Bone
12
Q
Central
A
Axis
Spine,Head,Neck
13
Q
Peripheral
A
Edges
Everything Else
14
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side of Body
15
Q
Contralateral
A
Opposite sides of your body
