Anatomical Terms Flashcards
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Anterior
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Situated toward the front of the body
2
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Diffuse
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Generalized; not localized to any specific location
3
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Distal
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Farther from the trunk of the body
4
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Inferior
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Lower on the body, farther from the head
5
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Lateral
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Farther from the midline
6
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Medial
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Nearer to the midline
7
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Posterior
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Situated towards the back of the body, opposite of anterior
8
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Proximal
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Nearer to the trunk of the body
9
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Superior
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Higher on the body, nearer to the head