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
3
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Superficial
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Towards the surface of the skin
4
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Deep
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Found beneath the surface
5
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Rostral (parts of the body)
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Towards the nose
6
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Cranial (parts of the body)
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Towards the skull
7
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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
9
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Distal (parts of the body)
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Towards the foot
10
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Dorsal (parts of the body)
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Towards the spine
11
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Ventral (parts of the body)
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Towards the belly
12
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Transverse plane (parts of the body)
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Through any body part, perpendicular to its long axis
13
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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
14
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Cranial (limbs)
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Front of the forelimb, above the knee
15
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Dorsal (limb)
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Front of the forelimb, below the knee
