What does superior mean in anatomical terms?
Towards the head, above
This term is used to describe the position of one structure relative to another.
Define inferior in anatomical terminology.
Towards feet, below
It indicates a position lower than another structure.
What does medial refer to?
Nearer to midline of the body
This term is used to describe the location of a structure relative to the midline.
What is the meaning of lateral?
Farther from midline of the body
It describes a position away from the midline.
Define proximal.
Nearer to attachment of limb to trunk
This term is often used in reference to limbs.
What does distal mean?
Farther from attachment of limb to trunk
It indicates a position further away from the point of attachment.
What is the definition of dorsal/posterior?
Back of body
This term is used to describe the back side of an organism.
What does ventral/anterior refer to?
Front of body
It indicates the front side of an organism.
Define ipsilateral.
Same side of body’s midline from another structure
This term is used to describe structures on the same side.
What does contralateral mean?
Opposite side of body’s midline as another structure
It describes structures located on opposite sides.
What is the meaning of superficial?
Toward surface of body
This term indicates a position closer to the outer surface.
Define deep in anatomical terms.
Away from surface of body
It describes a position further away from the outer surface.
What does internal refer to?
Toward inside of structure
This term indicates a position within a structure.
What is the definition of external?
Toward outside of structure
It describes a position closer to the outer part of a structure.
