anatomical terms Flashcards by Emily Martin | Brainscape

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what is the definition of posterior

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towards the back of the body

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what is the definition of anterior

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towards the front of the body

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what is the definition of lateral

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further away from the midline of the body

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what is the definition of medial

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closer to the midline of the body

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what is the definition of proximal

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closer to the main part of the body

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what is the definition of distal

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further away from the main part of the body

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what is the definition of superior

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higher or closer to the top of the body

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what is the definition of inferior

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lower or closer to the feet

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what is the definition of peripheral/ superficial

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closer to the surface of the body

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what is the definition of deep

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further away from the surface of the body

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what is the definition of supine

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laying on your back facing upwards palms upwards

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what is the definition of prone

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laying on your front facing down palms down

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what are the 12 anatomical terms

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posterior, anterior, lateral, medial, proximal, distal, superior, inferior, peripheral, deep, supine, prone

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