anatomical terms Flashcards
1
Q
superior
A
toward crown
2
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inferior
A
toward sole
3
Q
anterior
A
toward front
4
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posterior
A
toward back
5
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medial
A
toward midline
6
Q
lateral
A
away from midline
7
Q
proximal
A
towards the centre (trunk)
8
Q
distal
A
away from centre (trunk)
9
Q
superficial
A
near surface
10
Q
deep
A
away from the surface
11
Q
gross anatomy
A
large visual
12
Q
surface anatomy
A
palpable surface landmarks, locate internal structures
13
Q
histology
A
cells and tissues under a microscope
14
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regional anatomy
A
major parts/segments
15
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systemic anatomy
A
organ systems
16
Q
dorsum
A
surface of hand/foot
17
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contralateral
A
opposite side of the median plane e.g. spleen to right hand
18
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ipsilateral
A
same side of the median plane e.g. liver to the right hand
19
Q
corneal plane separates __
A
anterior and posterior
