anatomic directional terms Flashcards
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anterior
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in front of; toward the front surface
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posterior
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in back of; toward the back surface
3
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dorsal
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toward the back side of the human body
4
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ventral
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toward the belly side of the human body
5
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superior
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closer to the head
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inferior
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closer to the feet
7
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cranial (cephalic)
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toward the head end
8
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caudal
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toward the rear or tail end
9
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rostral
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toward the nose or mouth
10
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medial
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toward the midline of the body
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lateral
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away from the midline of the body
12
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ipsilateral
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on the same side
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contralateral
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on the opposite side
14
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deep
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closer to the inside, internal to another structure
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superficial
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closer to the outside, external to another structure
