BSBMED301 Anatomical Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Front of
2
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Inferior
A
Below or towards the feet
3
Q
Proximal
A
Closest to the trunk of the body
4
Q
Lateral
A
Away from the midline of the body
5
Q
Cranial
A
Closer to the skull
6
Q
Deep
A
Deep under the surface
7
Q
Posterior
A
Back of
8
Q
Superior
A
Above or towards the head
9
Q
Distal
A
Away from the trunk of the body
10
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Medial
A
Towards the midline of the body
11
Q
Caudal
A
Towards the bottom of the body
12
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Superficial
A
Close to the surface