Orientation Terms

Quiz Wed!

Below or under

Above or over

Inferior

Superior

toward the tail or rearPosterior –

near a point of reference

away from a point of reference

structure to the right of the “dorsal” midline

structure to the left of the “dorsal” midline

Right –

Proximal –

Left –

Distal –

toward the head or frontAnterior –

lower or undersideVentral Side –

toward the side toward the midline

Lateral -

Medial -

top side or aboveDorsal side –