Directional Terms (Module 1) Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Anterior: at or near front
A
Posterior: at or near back
2
Q
Proximal: nearer to a reference point
A
Distal: further from a reference point.
3
Q
Superior: situated above; directed upwards.
A
Inferior: situated below: directed downwards.
4
Q
Medial: nearer to mid-sagittal plane.
A
Lateral: further from mid-sagittal plane.
