Anatomy Direction Terms Flashcards by Student Samantha Sovich | Brainscape

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Deep

A

Close to the skin or surface

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Superior

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Towards the top of the body

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Lateral

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Away from the midline, toward the outside

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Superfical

A

Farther from the skin or surface

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Distal

A

farther from the origin of the selected body part

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Plantar

A

Sole or bottom of foot

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Proximal

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Closer from the origin of the selected body part

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Inferior

A

Towards the bottom of the body

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Anterior

A

Front of body

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Posterior

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Back of body

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Dorsal

A

Top of foot

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Medial

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Towards the midline, toward the inside

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Palmar

A

Palm of hand

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why do we start in anatomical position

A

Provides a clear and consistent of describing human anatomy

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