Anatomical Terms Flashcards by Megacheese Burger | Brainscape

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Anterior meaning

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Front

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Posterior

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Behind

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Lateral

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To the side

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Medial

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Towards midline

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Proximal

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Near the root or origin

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Distal

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Away from root or origin

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Superior

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Above

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Peripheral

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Away from center of body

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Superficial

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Near surface of skin

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Deep

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Away from skin

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Supine

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Lying down facing upwards

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Prone

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Lying down facing downwards

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