Terms Of Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Posterior
A
Behind, toward the back of the body
2
Q
Ventral
A
Toward the abdominal surface
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Toward the back
4
Q
Medial
A
Near or toward the midline
5
Q
Lateral
A
To the side, away from the midline
6
Q
Superior
A
Above, toward the top
7
Q
Inferior
A
Below, toward the bottom
8
Q
Cranial
A
Toward the head
9
Q
Caudal
A
Away from the head
10
Q
Proximal
A
Near the point of reference
11
Q
Distal
A
Away from the point of reference
12
Q
External
A
Outside, away from the center
13
Q
Internal
A
Inside, near the center
14
Q
Superficial
A
On or near the surface
15
Q
Deep
A
Away from or below the surface
