Ch1- Directional Terms Flashcards
0
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Inferior
A
Below
Away from the head end of body
1
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Superior
A
Above
Toward the head end of body
2
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Ventral
A
Towards the front
In front of
3
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Dorsal
A
Towards the backside
Behind
4
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Anterior
A
In front
5
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Posterior
A
Behind
6
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Medial
A
Toward midline of body
Toward the inner side of
7
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Lateral
A
Away from midline
Outside of
8
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Intermediate
A
Between a more medial and more lateral structure
9
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Proximal
A
Close to origin of attachment
10
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Distal
A
Farther away from origin point
11
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Superficial/ external
A
Toward the surface
12
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Deep/ internal
A
Away from the body surface
More internal
