Anatomical terms Flashcards
1
Q
anterior
A
towards the front of the body
2
Q
posterior
A
towards the back of the body
3
Q
lateral
A
away from the mid-line of the body
4
Q
medial
A
close to the mid-line of the body
5
Q
proximal
A
closer to the trunk of the body (limbs)
6
Q
distal
A
away from the trunk of the body (limbs)
7
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superior
A
closer to the head
8
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inferior
A
closer to the feet
9
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peripheral
A
close to the bodies surface
10
Q
deep
A
further away from the surface
11
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supine
A
body laying upwards (laying on back)
12
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prone
A
body laying downwards (laying on front)
