Body Directions Flashcards by Kaitlyn Green | Brainscape

Q

Farther from the surface of the body

A

Deep

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Towards the front

A

Cranial

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Towards the back (tail)

A

Caudal

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Q

Close to a point of reference

A

Proximal

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Away from the point of reference

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Distal

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Q

Front or near the front

A

Ventral

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Towards the back

A

Dorsal

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Front of the body

A

Anterior

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Back of the body

A

Posterior

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Middle of the body

A

Medial

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Located away from the midline

A

Lateral

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Q

Divides body into right and left sides

A

Medial/Saginal plane

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Divides into front and back section

A

Front plane

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Laying upward

A

Supine

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Laying downward

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Prone

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Closer to the surface of the body

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Superficial