1.1- Directional Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Medial
Directional Terms
A
towards the midline of the body
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2
Q
Lateral
Directional Terms
A
towards the sides of the body
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3
Q
Inferior
Directional Terms
A
below
4
Q
Superior
Directional Terms
A
Above
5
Q
Anterior
Directional Terms
A
Towards the front
6
Q
Posterior
Directional Terms
A
Towards that back
7
Q
Distal
Directional Terms
A
Away from the middle (torso)
8
Q
Proximal
Directional Terms
A
Towards the middle (torso)
9
Q
Ventral
Directional Terms
A
Belly side
10
Q
Dorsal
Directional Terms
A
Back side
11
Q
Superfiscal
Directional Terms
A
Surface of the skin
12
Q
Deep
Directional Terms
A
Below the skin