Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
the front or referring to
2
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Caudal
A
Pertaining to the tail
3
Q
Caudocranial
A
pertaining to the tail to head
4
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Contralateral
A
contra=opposite = later(o) =side + al = referring to
the opposite side
5
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Cranial
A
pertaining to the head
6
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Cranium
A
the head
7
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Craniocaudal
A
pertaining to head to tail
8
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Distal
A
distant + al referring to farther from the body, facing away
9
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Dorsal
A
pertaining to the back (like a dolphin.)
10
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Dorsopalmar
A
pertaining to the back of the palm
11
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Dorsoplantar
A
pertaining to the back of the sole
12
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Lateral
A
pertaining to the side
13
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Lateromedial
A
pertaining to the side to the middle
14
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Medial
A
pertaining to the middle
15
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Mediolateral
A
pertaining to the middle to the side
