Body Orientation & Direction Flashcards by Kaela Jenn | Brainscape

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superior

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above

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inferior

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below

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anterior

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front

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posterior

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back

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medial

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toward the midline

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lateral

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away from midline or median plane

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cephalad

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toward the head

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caudad

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toward the tail

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dorsal

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backside

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ventral

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belly side

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proximal

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nearer the trunk or attached end

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distal

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farther from the trunk or point of attachment

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superficial

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toward or at the body surface

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deep

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away from the body surface or more internal

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