Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
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A body part that is below another body part.
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Inferior
1
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A body part that is above another part.
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Superior
2
Q
Toward the front.
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Anterior (ventral)
3
Q
Toward the back.
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Posterior (dorsal)
4
Q
Closer to the midline of the body.
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Medial
5
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Toward the side, away from the midline.
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Lateral
6
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Paired structures, one of which is on each side.
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Bilateral
7
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Structures on the same side.
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Ipsilateral
8
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Structures on the opposite side.
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Contralateral
9
Q
Parts that are more internal than superficial parts.
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Deep
10
Q
A body part that is closer to a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part.
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Proximal
11
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A particular body part is farther from a point of attachment to the trunk than another body part is.
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Distal
12
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Situated near the surface.
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Superficial
