Anatomy Directional Terms Flashcards

Superior

Toward the head, or upper part of the structure

Inferior

Away from the head, or lower part of structure

Medial

Closer to midline

Lateral

Farther away from midline

Intermediate

Between 2 structures

Superficial

Toward or on the surface of the body

Deep

Away from the surface of the body

Ipsilateral

On the same side of the body

Contralateral

Opposite side of the body

Cephalic

Tail or posterior hind part

Caudal

Head

Anterior

front

Posterior

back

Proximal

nearer

Dorsal

back surface

Ventral

Front lower side of an organism

Distal

back surface of an organism