key words

Cards (144)

  • superior
    towards the head, above
  • inferior
    away from the head, below
  • medial
    towards the midline, on the inner side
  • lateral
    away from the midline, on the outer side
  • proximal
    closer to its origin or point of attachment of a limb
  • distal
    farther from its origin or point of attachment of a limb
  • superficial
    towards the surface of the body
  • deep
    away from the surface of the body
  • peripheral
    at the surface or outer part of the body
  • anterior
    at the front of the body, in front of
  • posterior
    at the back of the body, behind
  • cephalad
    towards the head, above
  • cranial
    of or relating to the skull (can also mean towards the head or cranium)
  • caudal
    away from the head, below
  • ventral
    at the front of the body, in front of
  • dorsal
    at the back of the body, behind
  • cutaneous
    skin
  • cephalic
    head
  • cranial
    skull
  • facial
    face
  • frontal
    forehead
  • ophthalmic/orbital
    eye
  • otic
    ear
  • buccal
    cheek
  • nasal
    nose
  • occipital
    back of head
  • cervical
    neck
  • thoracic
    chest
  • costal
    ribs
  • pericardial
    heart
  • mammary
    breast
  • abdominal
    abdomen
  • umbilical
    naval
  • dorsal
    back
  • lumbar
    lower back
  • coxal
    hip
  • pelvic
    pelvis
  • inguinal
    groin
  • pubic
    pubis
  • perineal
    area between the anus and urethral opening