Flashcards: Healthcare Terms

means closer to the front side of the body or in front of;

means closer to the back side of the body or in back of.

means closer toward the head or above;

means closer toward the feet or below.

means closer to the root of the limb or towards the body;

means farther from the root of the limb or away from the body.

means closer toward the midline of the body (or median plane)

means farther from the midline.

means closer to the surface of the body

means farther from the surface of the body

between superficial and deep

is a specialized term that refers to the anterior aspect or

refers to the posterior aspect or surface of the hand, as well as

refers to the bottom aspect or surface of the foot.