Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
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superior/cranial
A
toward head or upper part of structure
2
Q
inferior/caudal
A
away from head or lower part of structure
3
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anterior/ventral
A
toward the front of the body, in front of
4
Q
posterior/dorsal
A
towards the back of the body, behind
5
Q
medial
A
toward the midline of the body
6
Q
lateral
A
away from the midline
7
Q
intermediate
A
between two structures
8
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proximal
A
nearer to point of attachment or origin
9
Q
distal
A
further from point of attachment or origin
10
Q
superficial
A
toward or on surface of body
11
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deep
A
away from body surface
12
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ipsilateral
A
on the same side of body
13
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contralateral
A
on opposite side of body
