Anatomic Location Term Definitions Flashcards
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Anterior
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Toward or on the front side of the body
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Posterior
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Toward or on the back side of the body
3
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Superior
A
Toward the head; higher
4
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Inferior
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Away from the head; lower
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Proximal
A
Closest to landmark
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Distal
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Farthest from the landmark
7
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Medial
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Toward the midline of the body
8
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Lateral
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Away from the midline of the body; to the side
9
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Contralateral
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Body part located on the opposite side of the body
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Ipsilateral
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Body part located on the same side of the body
