Body Adjectives Flashcards by Julian Lomelin | Brainscape

Q

anteroinferior

A

In front and below

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anterolateral

A

In front and to the side

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anteromedial

A

In front, towards the middle

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anteroposterior

A

From front to back

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anterosuperior

A

In front and above

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bilateral

A

Affecting both sides

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caudal

A

Near the tail or hind part

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cephalic

A

Relating to the head

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contralateral

A

(Opposite side) condition occurs

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deep

A

Deep down

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distal

A

Away from certain area

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dorsal

A

Relating to the upper back

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inferior

A

Lower in position

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inferolateral

A

Below and to one side

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inferomedial

A

Below and in the middle

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ipsilateral

A

Occurring on the same side of the body

Q

lateral

A

Body part that is away from the middle of the body

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medial

A

Situated in the middle

Q

palmar

A

Pertaining to the palm of the hand

Q

plantar

A

Soles of the feet

Q

posterior

A

Further back, near the hind end

Q

posteroinferior

A

Behind and below

Q

posterolateral

A

Behind and towards the side

Q

posteromedial

A

Behind, to inner side

Q

posterosuperior

A

Behind and above

Q

prone

A

Laying face down

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proximal

A

Closest to central point

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superficial

A

On the surface or shallow

Q

superior

A

Above

Q

superolateral

A

Above and to the side

Q

superomedial

A

Above and toward the midline

Q

supine

A

Laying face up

Q

ventral

A

Close the the abdomen

Q

volar

A

Referring to palm or sole

Q

Anterior

A

Near the front