Directional terms
lateral
A directional term that means away from the midline of the body
anterior, ventral
A term that means nearer to the front (navel side of the body). The only exception is the foot i.e. The toes would be the ____ surface and the sole is the ___ surface
distal
farther from the point of attachment
deep
A directional term that means internal or farther from the body's surface
medial
A directional term that means nearer to the midline of the body.
superficial
A directional term that means toward the body's surface
superior
A term that means above or toward the head of the body
inferior
A term that means below or toward the lower parts of the body
proximal
A term that means closer to the point of attachment. This term is applied to appendages so you can relate to a fixed point. i.e. the fixed point for the leg is the hip
posterior, dorsal
A term the means nearer to the back of the body. The only exception is the foot i.e. The _____ surface is the back heel, and the ____ surface is the is the arch.