Anatomical Directional Terms Flashcards by Lily VELEBA | Brainscape

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Anterior

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Towards the front of the body

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Posterior

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Towards the back of the body

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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body

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Lateral

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Away from the midline of the body

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Superior

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Towards the head

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Inferior

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Away from the head

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Proximal

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Closer on the limb to the attachment point

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Distal

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Further down the limb to the attachment point

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Superficial

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Closer to the surface of the body

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Deep

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Further to the surface of the body

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Supine

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Lying face up

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Prone

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Lying face down

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