Anatomical terms of relation Flashcards
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anterior
A
closer to the front of the body
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posterior
A
closer to back of body
3
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distal
A
further from attachment of limb to the body
4
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proximal
A
closer to attachment of limb to the body
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superficial
A
closer to surface of body
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deeper
A
further from surface of body
7
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superior(cranial)
A
upper section of body/head
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inferior(caudal)
A
lower section of body/feet
9
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medial
A
nearer middle line of body (on coronal plane
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lateral
A
further from middle line of body (on coronal plane
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external
A
further from centre of body or organ
12
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internal
A
closer to centre of body or organ
13
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major
A
relatively larger
14
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minor
A
relatively smaller
15
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dorsal surfaces
A
posterior of wrist
posterior of hand
posterior of tongue
superior of foot
