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Equine Anatomy And Physiology Module 1 > Anatomical Terminology > Flashcards

Anatomical Terminology Flashcards

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Anterior

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In front of

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Posterior

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In back of

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Superficial

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Towards the surface of the skin

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Deep

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Found beneath the surface

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Rostral (parts of the body)

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Towards the nose

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Cranial (parts of the body)

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Towards the skull

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Caudal (parts of the body)

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Towards the tail

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Proximal (parts of the body)

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Towards the top of a limb

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Distal (parts of the body)

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Towards the foot

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Dorsal (parts of the body)

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Towards the spine

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Ventral (parts of the body)

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Towards the belly

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Transverse plane (parts of the body)

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Through any body part, perpendicular to its long axis

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Dorsal or frontal plane (parts of the body)

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Through any body part, running parallel to its dorsal surface

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Cranial (limbs)

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Front of the forelimb, above the knee

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Dorsal (limb)

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Front of the forelimb, below the knee

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Caudal (limb)

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Back of the forelimb, above the knee

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Palmar (limb)

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Rear of forelimb, below the knee

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Cranial (limb)

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Front of forelimb, above the hock

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Dorsal (limb)

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Front of forelimb, below the hock

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Caudal (limb)

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Rear of hindlimb, above the hock

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Plantar (limb)

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Rear of hindlimb, below the hock

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Median plane (cranial view)

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Divides the body longitudinally into left and right halves

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Medial (cranial view)

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Structures located towards the median plane

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Lateral (cranial view)

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Structures located away from the median plane

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Median plane (overhead view)

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Divides the body longitudinally into left and right halves

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Sagittal planes (overhead view)

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Parallel to the median plane

Equine Anatomy And Physiology Module 1 (7 decks)

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