Exam 1.4 Flashcards
Anatomical Directional Terms (11 cards)
1
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Anterior.
A
At or near the front of the body (front view).
2
Q
Posterior.
A
At or near the back of the body (back view).
3
Q
Midline.
A
Imaginary vertical line dividing the body equally (down the middle).
4
Q
Lateral.
A
Farther from the midline (side view).
5
Q
Medial.
A
Nearer to the midline (side view).
6
Q
Superior.
A
Toward the upper part of a structure (bird’s-eye view, looking down).
7
Q
Inferior.
A
Away from the head/lower part of a structure (bottom view, looking up).
8
Q
Superficial.
A
Close to the surface of the body.
9
Q
Deep.
A
Away from the surface of the body.
10
Q
Proximal.
A
Nearer to the point of attachment.
11
Q
Distal.
A
Away from the point of attachment.
