Anatomical terminology Flashcards
1
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ANTERIOR
A
The front of the body
2
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POSTERIOR
A
The back of the body
3
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SUPERIOR
A
Towards the head
4
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INFERIOR
A
Towards the feet
5
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MEDIAL
A
Closer to the mid-point
6
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LATERAL
A
Further from the mid-point
7
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PROXIMAL
A
Closer to the joint of the trunk
8
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DISTAL
A
Further from the the joint of the trunk
9
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DEEP
A
Further from the surface
10
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SUPERFICIAL
A
Closer to the surface