Anatomical Directional and Movement Terms

Vocabulary flashcards covering anatomical directions, locations, and movements based on the provided notes.

Anterior

Towards the front

Posterior

Towards the back

Superior (Cranial)

Towards the head

Inferior (Caudal)

Towards the feet (or tail)

Medial

Towards the midline

Lateral

Towards the side

Proximal

Towards the centre

Distal

Away from the centre

Superficial

Towards the surface of the body

Deep (internal)

Away from the surface of the body

Abduction

Move away from the midline

Adduction

Move towards the midline

Flexion

Motion that decreases the angle between a segment and its proximal component

Extension

Motion that increases the angle between a segment and its proximal component