Directional Terms
From a high position
What is superior?
From a low position
What is inferior?
Refers to bringing structures together
What is adduct?
On the same side
What is Ipsilateral?
Refers to lying face up
What is Supine?
Towards the stomach
What is anterior?
Towards the back
What is posterior?
Refers to lying facedown
What is pronate?
On opposite sides
What is Contralateral?
Towards the midline
What is medial?
Away from the midline
What is lateral?
Moving structures apart
What is abduct?
Point farthest from limb's attachment
What is distal?
Point nearest limb's attachment
What is Proximal?
To bend a joint
What is flexion?
Toward outer surface
What is peripheral?
Toward the center
What is central?
To straighten a joint
What is extension?