Anatomical terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Facing towards the front/located at the front
2
Q
Posterior
A
Facing towards the back/located at the back
3
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Medial
A
Closer to the midline of the body
4
Q
Lateral
A
Further from the midline of the body
5
Q
Deep
A
On or near the inside
6
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Superficial
A
On or near the outside
7
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the trunk/some major points
8
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Distal
A
Further from the trunk/some major points
9
Q
Unilateral
A
One side
10
Q
Bilateral
A
Both/two sides
11
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Ipsilateral
A
Same side
12
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Contralateral
A
Opposite side
