anatomical directions Flashcards

1
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superior

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towards the head

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inferior

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towards the feet

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3
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proximal

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closest to point of attachment

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4
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distal

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farther from point of attachment

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5
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anterior

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towards the front of the body/organs

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6
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posterior

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towards the back of the body/organs

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7
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lateral

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away from the midline of the body

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8
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medial

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towards the midline of the body

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