Anatomical Terms of Location Flashcards by Srishti D | Brainscape

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What does medial mean?

A

Towards midline

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What does lateral mean?

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Away from midline

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What does anterior mean?

A

Front

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What does posterior mean?

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Back

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What does superior mean?

A

Higher

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What does inferior mean?

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Lower

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What does proximal mean?

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Closer to its origin

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What does distal mean?

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Further away from its origin

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