Body Orientation and Direction Terms Flashcards by Stephanie Bourque | Brainscape

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Superior (cranial)

A

toward the head

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Inferior (caudal)

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away from the head

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Anterior (ventral)

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belly side

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Posterior (dorsal)

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back side

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Medial

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towards the center, midline

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Lateral

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towards the sides

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Distal (for appendicular)

A

away from point of attachment

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Proximal

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towards the point of attachment

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Superficial

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towards body surface

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Deep

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away from body surface

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Supine

A

face up (lying on table)

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Prone

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face down (lying on stomach)

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