Anatomical directional terms Flashcards by Tamilore Salami | Brainscape

Q

Medial

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Toward the body’s midline

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Lateral

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Away from the midline

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Superior

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Closer to the head

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Inferior

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Closer to the feet

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Anterior . Ventral

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Toward the front of the body

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Posterior . Dorsal

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Toward the back of the body.

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Superficial

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Near the body surface - outside layer

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Deep

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Away from the body surface - inside

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Distal

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Farther from core

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Proximal

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Phalange closest to to core

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