Anatomic Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
In front of; towards the front surface
2
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Posterior
A
In back of; toward the back surface of
3
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Dorsal
A
Toward the back side of the human body
4
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Ventral
A
Toward the belly side of the human body
5
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Superior
A
Closer to the head
6
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Inferior
A
Closer to the feet
7
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Cranial (cephalic)
A
Toward the head end
8
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Caudal
A
Toward the rear or tail end
9
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Rostral
A
Toward the nose or mouth
10
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Medial
A
Toward the mid-line of the body
11
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Lateral
A
Away from the mid-line of the body
12
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Ipsilateral
A
On the same side
13
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Contralateral
A
On the opposite side
14
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Deep
A
Closer to the the inside, internal to another structure
15
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Superficial
A
On the surface; shallow
16
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Distal
A
Farther away from point of attachment to the trunk
17
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Proximal
A
Toward the attachment at the trunk
18
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Appendicular Region
A
The upper and Lower Limbs
