Anatomical Terms Flashcards
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Anterior
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In front of or directed toward the front
opposite posterior
2
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C-spine
A
Cervical spine (C1-C7)
3
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Diffuse
A
Generalized; not localized to any specific location
4
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Distal
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Farther from the trunk(torso) of the body
opposite proximal
5
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Epigastric
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Upper central region of the abdomen
6
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Fontanel
A
Anatomical feature of an infant’s skull, the “soft-spot”
7
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Inferior
A
Lower on the body, farther from the head
opposite superior
8
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L-spine
A
Lumbar spine (L1-L5)
9
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Lateral
A
Farther from the midline
opposite medial
10
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LLE
A
left lower extremity; left leg
11
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LLQ
A
left lower quadrant of the abdomen
12
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LUE
A
left upper extremity; left arm
13
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LUQ
A
left upper quadrant of the abdomen
14
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Medial
A
Nearer to the midline
opposite lateral
15
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Palmar/Volar
A
palm side of hand/body
