Mod 1 - Med Term - Directional & Movement Terms
deep
away from the surface
distal
away from the trunk, farthest from the point or origin of a body part
inferior
below, downward toward the feet
flexion
bening motion
caudal
downward, toward the tail
prone
face down
supine
face up, laying on the back
posteroanterior PA
from the back to the front
anteroposterior AP
from the front to the back
abduction
movement away from the midline of the body
circumduction
movement in a circular motion
adduction
movement toward the midline of the body
rotation
moving or turning on an axis or pivot point, usually in a left to right motion
plantar flexion
moving the foot in a downward position away from the leg, pointing the toes down
dorsiflexion
moving the foot upward toward the leg
pronation
moving the palm face down or toward the back, palms down
supination
moving the palms face up or toward the front
superficial
near the surface
extension
straightening motion
lateral
to the side, away from the midline of the body
dorsal
toward the back, pertaining to the back
posterior
toward the back, pertaining to the back of the body
anterior
toward the front
ventral
toward the front, pertaining to the front side
cephalad
toward the head, pertaining to the head
cranial
toward the head, pertaining to the head
medial
toward the midline of the body, pertaining to the midline
proximal
toward the trunk of the body, nearest the point of origin of the body part