Anatomical Position Flashcards by Alyssa M

Q

Anterior (Ventral)

A

Front of body / Towards Front

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Posterior ( Dorsal )

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The back of the body / towards back

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Superior

A

Body parts towards the head

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Inferior

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Body Parts towards the feet

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Lateral

A

Body parts to the side / away from midline

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Medial

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towards the mid line

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Proximal

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close to the center of attachment

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Distal

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Further from the center of attachment

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Superficial

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Closer to the surface

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Deep

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Further from the surface

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Supine

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Laying on the back

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Prone

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Laying face down

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