Anatomical Terms Flashcards
1
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LATERAL
A
Away from the midline of the body, towards the sides
2
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MEDIAL
A
Towards the midline (median plane) of the body
3
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ANTERIOR
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Towards the front of the body
4
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POSTERIOR
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Towards the back of the body
5
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SUPERIOR (cranial)
A
A part above another part
6
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INFERIOR (Caudal)
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A part below another part
7
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PROXIMAL
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Towards the point of attachment to the body
8
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DISTAL
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Away from the point of attachment to the body
9
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DEEP
A
Towards the inside of the body
10
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SUPERFICIAL
A
Towards the outside of the body
11
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VISCERAL
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A membrane that covers an organ
12
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PARIETAL
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A membrane that covers an internal body wall
13
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IPSILATERAL
A
Same side
14
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CONTRALATERAL
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Opposite side
15
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ROSTRAL
A
Towards the nose
