anatomical terms referring to directions Flashcards by elena pang | Brainscape

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dorsal

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toward back away from stomach side

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ventral

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toward stomach, away from back side

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anterior

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front end

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posterior

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rear end

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superior

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above

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inferior

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below

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lateral

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toward side

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medial

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toward middle

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proximal

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close to point of origin or attachment

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distal

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distant from point of origin or attachment

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ipsilateral

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on same side of the body

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contralateral

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on opposite side of the body

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coronal plane

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shows brain structures as seen from the front

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saggital plane

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shows brain structures as seen from side

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horizontal plane

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shows brain structures as seen from above

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