Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
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Superior
A
Above another part
2
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Inferior
A
Below another part
3
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Distal
A
Farther from point of attachment
4
Q
Anterior/Ventral
A
Front of body
5
Q
Posterior/Dorsal
A
Back of body
6
Q
Medial
A
Divide body into equal left and right portions
7
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side
8
Q
Proximal
A
Closer to the point of attachment
9
Q
Superficial
A
Close to surface
10
Q
Deep
A
More internal
11
Q
Sagittal
A
Divide body into left and right portions
12
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Mid-Sagittal
A
Divide body into equal left and right portions
13
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Transverse
A
Divide the body into upper and lower portions
14
Q
Frontal/Coronal plane
A
Divide the body into anterior and posterior portions
15
Q
Abdominal
A
Reigon between Pelvic and Thoracic cavity
16
Q
Antebrachial
A
Forearm
17
Q
Antecubital
A
Space in front of elbow
18
Q
Axillary
A
Armpit
19
Q
Brachial
A
Arm
20
Q
Buccal
A
Cheek
21
Q
Calcaneal
A
Heel of foot
22
Q
Carpal
A
Wrist
