Anatomical/ directional/ regional terms Flashcards
0
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Posterior (dorsal)
A
Toward the back
1
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Anterior
A
Toward the front
2
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Superior
A
Toward the head
3
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Inferior
A
Away from the head
4
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Medial
A
Toward the midline of the body
5
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Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
6
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Proximal
A
Toward the attached limb, origin of the structure, or midline of the body
7
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Distal
A
Away from the attached end of the limb, origin of the body, or midline of the body
8
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Superficial
A
External
9
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Deep
A
Internal
10
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Cervical
A
Neck
11
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Thoracic
A
Between neck and abdomen
12
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Lumbar
A
Back between abdomen and pelvis
13
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Plantar
A
Bottom of foot
14
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Dorsal
A
Top of hands or feet
