Anatomy Terminology- GENERAL TERMINOLOGY! Flashcards
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Afferent
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Carry (sensory) nerve impulses from receptors in periphery toward the CNS
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Anterior
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The front of
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Asymmetrical
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Not the same on both sides
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Bilateral
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Present in both sides
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Contralateral
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On the other side
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Distal
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General term meaning farther from
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Dorsal
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The back of
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Efferent
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Carry (motor) nerve impulses away from the CNS to effectors such as muscles or glands
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Inferior
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Lower
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Ipsilateral
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Same side
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Lateral
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General term meaning farther from midline
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Medial
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General term meaning nearer to midline
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Posterior
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The back of
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Prone
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Lying face down
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Proximal
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General term meaning nearer to
