⚫️ Anatomical Terms Flashcards by Marissa Betts

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Anatomical Position

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standing straight, arms down at sides, palms forward

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Ventral

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toward the front

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Dorsal

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toward the back

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Anterior

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toward ventral side

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Posterior

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toward dorsal side

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Cephalic

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toward head or superior end

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Rostral

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toward forehead or nose

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Caudal

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toward inferior end

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Superior

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above

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Inferior

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below

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Medial

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toward the median plane

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Lateral

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away from median plane

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Proximal

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closer to origin

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Distal

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farther from origin

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Ipsilateral

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same side of body

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Contralateral

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opposite sides of body

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Superficial

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closer to body surface

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Deep

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farther from body surface