Anatomical Directions Flashcards

Front

toward the head, away from the feet

Back

Superior

Front

toward feet

Back

Inferior

Front

toward the front surface of the body

Back

Anterior

Front

toward the back surface of the body

Back

Posterior

Front

away from midline

Back

Lateral

Front

toward the midline of the body

Back

Medial

Front

away from trunk of body

Back

Distal

Front

toward trunk of body

Back

Proximal

Front

toward the surface of the body, toward the skin

Back

Superficial

Front

far from body surface

Back

Deep