Anatomical Terms Flashcards
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Anterior
A structure being at the front, or in front of another structure in the body
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Posterior
A structure being at the back, or behind another structure in the body
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Superior
A structure being above another
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Inferior
A structure being below another
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Medial
A structure being near the midline of the body
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Lateral
A structure being further away from the midline of body
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Proximal
Used in ref to limbs.
The structer closer in proximity to the trunk of body
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Distal
Used in ref to limbs.
A structure further from the trunk of the body
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Superficial
Structure closer to the surface of the skin
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Deep
Structure more internal then another
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Ipsilateral
A structure on the same side as another
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Contralateral
A structure on the opposite of another.
