Anatomical terms Flashcards by Lauren Eagle-Whiteley | Brainscape

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Cranial / anterior

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Towards head

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Caudal / posterior

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Towards tail

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Proximal

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Towards body

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Distal

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Away from body

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Rostral

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Towards nose

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Ventral

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Underside

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Dorsal

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Towards back

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Lateral

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Away from midline

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Medial

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Towards midline

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Superficial

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Towards the surface

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Abduction

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Limb away from midline

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Adduction

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Limb towards midline

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Pronation

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Turning forearm inwards - Palm down

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Supination

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Turning forearm outwards - Palm up

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Flexion

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Dec angle at joint

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Extension

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Inc angle at joint

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Protraction

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Moving body part cranially

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Retraction

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Moving body part caudally

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Palmer

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Hands

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Planter

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Feet

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Axial skeleton

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Head & trunk

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Appendicular skeleton

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Limbs