Anatomical Descriptors Flashcards by Josephine Marinho

Q

Anterior

A

In front

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Anterioinferior

A

In front and below

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Anterolateral

A

In front and to the side

especially the outside

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Anteromedial

A

In front and towards the inner side or midline

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Anteroposterior

A

Relating to both front and rear

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Anterosuperior

A

In front and above

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Contralateral

A

Realting to the opposite side

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Distal

A

Away from the midline of the body
Or
Away from the point of origin

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Dorsal

A

Relating to the back

Posterior

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Inferior (infra)

A

Below (in relation to another structure)

Caudal

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Ipsilateral

A

On the same side

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Lateral

A

Further from the medial or mid-sagittal plane

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Medial

A

Nearer to the medial or mid-sagittal plane

Relates to the middle or centre

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Posterior

A

To the back

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Posteroinferior

A

To the back and below

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Posterolateral

A

Behind and to one side (especially the outside)

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Posteromedial

A

Behind and to the inner side

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Posterosuperior

A

Behind and at the upper part

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Prone

A

Body lying face downward

Q

Proximal

A

Nearest to the trunk or point of origin

Q

Superficial

A

Near the surface

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Superior (supra)

A

Above (in relation to another structure)

Cephalic

Q

Supine

A

The body lying face upward