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701 Anatomy > Anatomic Terminology > Flashcards

Anatomic Terminology Flashcards

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Cranial

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Head

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Caudal

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Tail

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Anterior

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Front

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Posterior

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Back

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Superior

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Upper/Above

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Inferior

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Lower/Below

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Axial

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Pertaining to the axis of a structure

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Transverse

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Situated at right angles to the long axis of a structure

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Longitudinal

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Parallel to the long axis of a structure

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Horizontal

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Parallel to the plane of the horizon

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Vertical

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Perpendicular to the plane of the horizon

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Medial

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Toward the median plane

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Lateral

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Away from the median plane (toward the side)

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Median

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Situated in the median plane or midline

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Peripheral

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Situated away from the center

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Superficial

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Situated near the surface

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Deep

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situated deep beneath the surface

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external

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outer/lateral

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internal

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inner/medial

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apical

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top/apex

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basal

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bottom/base

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sagittal

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situated parallel to the sagittal suture

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coronal

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situated parallel to the coronal suture (pertaining to the crown of the head)

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Proximal

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close to, or toward, the trunk, or toward the point of the origin

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distal

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away from the trunk (toward the end of the limb), or away from the point of origin

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radial

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pertaining to the radius or the lateral side of the forearm

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ulnar

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pertaining to the ulna or the medial side of the forearm

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tibial

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pertaining to the tibia or the medial side of the leg

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fibular

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pertaining to the fibula or the lateral side of the leg

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palmar (volar)

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pertaining to the palm of the hand

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plantar

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pertaining to the sole of the foot

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back of the hand or top of the foot

701 Anatomy (18 decks)

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