Anatomical terms Flashcards
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Anterior
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Front
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Posterior
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Back
3
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Cranial
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Head end of body
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Caudal
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Tail end of body
5
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Superior
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Upper or above another
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Inferior
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Lower or below another
7
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Medial
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Relating to or situated in the central region of an organ
8
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Lateral
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Away or towards the side of the body
9
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Proximal
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Towards the point of attachment to the body
10
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Distal
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Away from the point of attachment
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Superficial
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On or near the surface
12
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Internal
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Involving an internal organ or structure
13
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Palmar
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Relating to the palms of the hands
14
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Plantar
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Relating to the soles of the feet
15
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Three main cavities of the body are
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Thoracic cavity
Abdominal cavity
Pelvic cavity
17
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The abdomen is further divided into regions. Name all 9
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