BIO 168 - Directional Terms Flashcards by Luke S | Brainscape

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Inferior

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Below

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Superior

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Above

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Anterior (ventral)

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Closer to the front of the body

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Closer to the back of the body

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Medial

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Closer to the midline of the body

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Lateral

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Farther from the midline of the body

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Intermediate

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Between two structures

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Ipsilateral

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The same side of the body

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Contralateral

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On the opposite sides of body

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Proximal

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Nearer to the point of attachment of limb to trunk

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Distal

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Farther from point of attachment of limb to trunk

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Superficial

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Closer to the surface of body

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Deep

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Further from surface of body

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