Anatomical Positions Flashcards by Brady Elvers | Brainscape

Q

Superior/Cephalad/Cranial

A

Towards the head

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Inferior/Caudal

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Towards the feet

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Anterior/Ventral

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Towards the front or stomach

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Posterior/Dorsal

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Towards the back

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Q

Medial

A

Towards the midline

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Q

Lateral

A

Away from the midline

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Proximal

A

Towards the point of attachment

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Distal

A

Away from the point of attachment

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Ipsilateral

A

Same side

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Contralateral

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Opposite Sides

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Superficial

A

Closer to surface

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Deep

A

Towards the core

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Central

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Towards the core of the entire body

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Periphreal

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Going or branching from the core.

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