Anatomical terminology Flashcards
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sagittal
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passes through the midline; divides the body in half and separates left and right sides
2
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coronal
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separates anterior and posterior portions
3
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transverse
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separates superior and inferior portions of the body
4
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anterior
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the front
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posterior
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the back
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superior
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above; at a higher level
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inferior
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below; at a lower level
8
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medial
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toward the midline; longitudinal axis of the body
9
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lateral
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away from the midline; longitudinal axis of the body
10
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proximal
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closer to the point of origin
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distal
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farther away from the point of origin
12
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deep
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away from the surface
13
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superficial
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toward the surface
14
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plantar
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surface/ sole of the foot
15
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dorsal
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upper portion/ top of the foot
