Anatomical directions Flashcards

1
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Anterior/posterior

A

Belly side/ back side

Head end/ tail end

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2
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Ventral/ dorsal

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Belly side/ back side

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3
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Superior/ inferior

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Above/ below along axis of upright posture (humans only)

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4
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Cranial/ caudal

A

Head end/ tail end along vertebral axis (=superior/inferior in human)

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5
Q

Cephalic

A

Cranial

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6
Q

Rostral

A

Towards the nose

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7
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Medial/ lateral

A

Towards midline/ away from midline (perpendicular to it)

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8
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Proximal/ distal

A

Close to/ further from (along midline or axis)

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9
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Superficial/ deep

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At surface/ underneath others (looking exterior to interior)

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10
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Ipsilateral/ contralateral

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On same side/ on opposite side

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