Anatomical Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
In front. Anterolateral, Anterosuperior, Anteromedial
2
Q
Posterior
A
In back. Posterosuperior, Superomedial, Posterolateral.
3
Q
Dorsal
A
Relating to back. Upper surface (prone position)
4
Q
Ventral
A
Relating to abdomen. Lower surface (prone position)
5
Q
Palmar
A
Relating to palm/volar aspect of hand
6
Q
Plantar
A
Relating to sole or volar aspect of foot
7
Q
Cephalic
A
Above in relation to another structure- toward head.
8
Q
Caudal
A
Below in relation to another structure- toward tail
9
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Volar
A
palm of hand or sole of foot
10
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Dorsum
A
Superior surface of an anterior projecting structure
11
Q
Prone
A
Face down positon
12
Q
Supine
A
Face up position
13
Q
Ipsilateral
A
Same side
14
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Contralateral
A
Opposite side
15
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Unilateral
A
One side
