Anatomical Flashcards
1
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Anatomical Position
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Refers to the body in the upright, standing position, face front, arms at sides, palms out, feet parallel
2
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Superior
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above, higher than, towards the head, upper part
3
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Inferior
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below; lower than; away from the head
4
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Anterior
A
before; in front of; nearer to front
5
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Posterior
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towards the rear; behind; back of body
6
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Medial
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pertaining to the middle; nearer to midline
7
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Lateral
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pertaining to the side; farther from the midline
8
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Proximal
A
nearest the point of attachment, center of the body, or point of reference
9
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Distal
A
farthest from the center, from medial line or from trunk
10
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Superficial
A
structure is nearer to the surface
11
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Deep
A
structure is farther from the surface
