Basic Anatomy and Physiology Terms Flashcards
1
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Medial
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towards the body’s midline (center)
2
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Lateral
A
away from the body’s midline, to one side
3
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anterior
A
in front
4
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posterior
A
at the back
5
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proximal
A
closer to the origin, near
6
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distal
A
further away from the origin
7
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superior
A
higher up
8
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inferior
A
lower down
9
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sagittal plane
A
vertical line that divides the body into two equal sections (left and right)
10
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coronal plane
A
vertical line that divides the body into front and back sections
11
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transverse plane
A
horizontal line that divides the body into upper and lower sections
12
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supine
A
laying on the back
13
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prone
A
laying on the stomach
14
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superficial
A
something near the surface of the skin
