Education of Medical Terminology

Terminology for PSW students

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Front Back
Located at or towards the front of the body (anterior)
ventral
Located at or towards the front of the body (ventral)
anterior
Located at or toward the back of the body (posterior)
dorsal
Located at or toward the back of the body (dorsal)
posterior
Relating to, or located at or near the middle or midline of the body
medial
Relating to, or located at the side of the body or body part
lateral
Towards the head - also known as cephalic
superior
Towards the feet or tail - also known as caudal
inferior
Located furthest from the point where it attaches to the body
distal
Located closer to the point where it attaches to the body
proximal
Apex
Tip or summit
Base
Bottom or lower part of organ
Deep
Moving from surface toward interior
Midline
Vertical line bisecting body
Prone
Facing downward