Anatomical terminology for directions and relationships Flashcards
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Anterior
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Towards the front of the body
2
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Posterior
A
Towards the back of the body
3
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Medial
A
Closer to the midline of the body
4
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Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
5
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Superior
A
Above
6
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Inferior
A
Below
7
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Superficial
A
Close to the surface
8
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Intermediate
A
Between superficial and deep parts of the structure
9
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Deep
A
Far from the surface of the structure
10
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Internal
A
On the inside of the structure
I.e.Think internal wall of stomach
11
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External
A
On the outside of the structure
I.e.Think external wall of the stomach
12
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Cranial (Rostral)
A
towards the head
13
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Caudal
A
Towards the tail (backside)
14
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Proximal
A
Closer to the origin of a structure, centre of the body or point of attachment
15
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Distal
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Further from the origin of a structure, the centre of the body of the point of attachment
