Chapter 1 Flashcards
Fundamental and applied directional terminology
1
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Anterior
A
Pertaining/Referring to the front
2
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Caudal
A
Towards the tail
3
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Caudocranial
A
Pertaining to tail to head
4
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Contralateral
A
Pertaining to opposite side
5
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Cranial
A
Pertaining to the head
6
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Cranium
A
The head
7
Q
craniocaudal
A
Pertaining to head to tail
8
Q
distal
A
Pertaining to farthest
9
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Dorsal
A
Pertaining to the back
10
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Dorsopalmar
A
Pertaining to back to palm
11
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Dorsoplantar
A
Pertaining to back to sole
12
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Lateromedial
A
Pertaining to side to middle
13
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Lateral
A
Pertaining to the side
14
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Medial
A
Pertaining to the middle
15
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Mediolateral
A
Pertaining to the middle to side