1.3 directional terms Flashcards by Pedro P. Pineda | Brainscape

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superficial (external)

A

towards the surface

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deep (internal)

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away from the surface

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ipsilateral

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same side

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contralateral

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opposite side

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medial

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closer to the middle

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lateral

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away from the middle

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superior

A

closer to the head; further above

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inferior

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closer to the feet; further below

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anterior

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toward or closer to front of the body

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posterior

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toward the back of the body

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proximal

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closer to the point of attachment

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distal

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further from point of attachment

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