Unit 2 Lesson 5 Anatomical Terms Flashcards

Front

Superior and cephalic

Back

Refer to the head area or to something that is above another thing.

Front

Inferior and caudal

Back

Refer to something near the feet or below something else.

Front

Medial

Back

Means toward the middle of the body or structure.

Front

Lateral

Back

Means toward the side.

Front

Anterior and ventral

Back

Refer to something toward the front or belly of the body.

Front

Inferior and dorsal

Back

Refer to something toward the back or the spinal cord.

Front

Proximal

Back

Means it’s close to the attachment point on the body.

Front

Distal

Back

Means it’s away from the attachment point.

Front

Superficial

Back

Refers to something that is close to the body’s surface.

Front

Deep

Back

Refers to something within the body.