Body Orientation & Directional terms Flashcards by Bradford Gering | Brainscape

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Superior

A

above; upper

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Inferior

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below; lower

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Anterior

A

front of body

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Posterior

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back of body

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Medial

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towards midline of body (median plane)

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Lateral

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away from midline of body (median plane)

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Intermediate

A

between medial & lateral structure

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Proximal

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nearer to origin of body/trunk

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Distal

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farther from origin of body/trunk

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Superficial

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nearer or at body surface (external)

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Deep

A

further or away from body surface (internal)

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Dorsal

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back-side

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Ventral

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belly-side

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