Basic Anatomical Terminology Flashcards
1
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Upper part, above
A
Superior
2
Q
Toward the lower part, below
A
Inferior
3
Q
Front
A
Anterior
4
Q
Back of the body
A
Posterior
5
Q
Midline, inner side
A
Medial
6
Q
Away from the midline, outer side
A
Lateral
7
Q
Closer to the origin of the body part
A
Proximal
8
Q
Farther from the origin of the body part
A
Distal
9
Q
Toward or On the body surface
A
Superficial
10
Q
Away from the body surface, inner of the skin
A
Deep
11
Q
On the same side of the body
A
Ipsilateral
12
Q
On opposite sides
A
Contralateral
