1/11 (Anatomical terms) Flashcards
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Anterior
A
Front of the body.
2
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Posterior
A
Back of the body
3
Q
Superior
A
A position in the body which is higher than another (the femur is superior to the tibia)
4
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Inferior
A
A position in the body which is lower than another (the radius is inferior to the humerus)
5
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Proximal
A
A position in the limb that is nearest to the trunk
6
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Distal
A
A position in the limb that is the furthest from the trunk
7
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Medial
A
Position that is near the midline
8
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Lateral
A
Position that is far from the midline
9
Q
Deep
A
Furthest from the surface
10
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Superficial
A
Closest to the surface
