Anatomical Terms Flashcards

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Situated towards the front of the body

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Anterior

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2
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Generalized; not localized to a specific location

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Diffuse

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3
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Farther from the trunk of the body

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Distal

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4
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Lower on the body; farther from the head

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Inferior

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5
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Farther from the midline

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Lateral

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6
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Nearer to the midline

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Medial

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7
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Situated towards the back of the body; opposite of anterior

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Posterior

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8
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Nearer the trunk of the body

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Proximal

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9
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Higher on the body; nearer to the head

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Superior

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