Anatomical Orientation Flashcards by reigner paul bernardo | Brainscape

Q

Superior

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toward the head/above

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Inferior

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away from head/below

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Medial

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toward midline/on the inner side

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Proximal

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closer to the origin/point of attachment

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Lateral

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away from midline/outer side of

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Ipsilateral

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On the same side

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Distal

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farther from origin/point of attachment

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Contralateral

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On opposite side

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Anterior/Ventral

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in front of the body

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Posterior/Dorsal

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at the back of the body

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Superficial/External

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Toward body surface

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Deep/Internal

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Away from body surface

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