Anatomic Terms Flashcards
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Anatomy
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The study of the body structure
2
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Midline
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Imaginary line down the center of the body
3
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Medial
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Toward the center (midline) of the body
4
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Lateral
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Away from the midline (to the side)
5
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Bilateral
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On both sides
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Unilateral
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On one side
7
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Midaxillary line
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A vertical imaginary line from the middle of the arm pit to the ankle
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Anterior or Ventral
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Front of the body/body part
9
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Posterior or Dorsal
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Front of the body/ body part
10
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Superior
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Toward the head (ex. The chest is _______ to the abdomen)
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Inferior
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Away from the head (ex. The lips are inferior to the nose)
12
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Proximal
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Closer to the torso
13
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Distal
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Away from the torso
14
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Palmar
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Palm of the hand
15
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Plantar
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Sole of the foot
