Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior (Ventral)
A
Front; Before
2
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Posterior (Dorsal)
A
Back; Behind
3
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Cranial, Cephalic
A
Head
4
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Superior
A
Above; At a Higher Level Tham
5
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Caudal
A
Tail
6
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Inferior
A
Below; At a Lower Level
7
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Medial
A
Towards the Midline
8
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Lateral
A
Away From the Midline
9
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Distal
A
Away From Point of Origin (Used to Describe Structures in Limbs)
10
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Proximal
A
Toward Point of Origin (Used to Describe Structures in Limbs)
11
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Superficial
A
At, Near, or Relatively Close to Body Surface
12
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Cranial
A
Skull
13
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Deep
A
Farther From Body Surface
14
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Cephalic
A
Head
15
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Facial
A
Face
16
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Cervical
A
Neck
17
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Thoracic
A
Chest
18
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Sternal
A
Midline of Chest
19
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Abdominal
A
Abdomen
19
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Pectoral
A
Lateral to Sternum
20
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Pubic
A
Genital
20
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Umbilical
A
Lower Stomach
21
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Inguinal
A
Junction of the Abdomen and the Thigh
22
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Nuchal
A
Back of Neck
23
Scapular
Shoulder Blade
24
Vertebral
Midline of Back
25
Lumbar
Lower Back
26
Sacral
Between Hips
27
Gluteal
Buttock
28
Perineal
Between Anus and Genitalia
29
Acromial
Shoulder
30
Axillary
Armpit
31
Brachial
Arm
32
Cubital
Anterior Elbow
33
Antebrachial
Forearm
34
Carpal
Wrist
35
Palmar
Palm
36
Femoral
Thigh
37
Patellar
Knee
38
Popliteal
Posterior Knee
39
Tarsal
Ankle
40
Pedal
Foot
41
Plantar
Sole
42
Calcaneal
Heel
