Chapter 1 Flashcards

Fundamentals & Applied Directional Terminology

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Anterior

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referring to the front

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Caudal

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pertaining to the tail

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Caudocranial

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tail to head

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Contralateral

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pertaining to the opposite side

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Cranial

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pertaining to the head

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Cranium

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the head

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Craniocaudual

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pertaining to head to tail

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Distal

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pertaining to farthest

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Dorsal

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pertaining to the back

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Dorsopalmar

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back to palm

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Dorsoplantar

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back to sole

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12
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Lateral

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the side

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13
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Lateromedial

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side to the middle

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14
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Medial

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the middle

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15
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Mediolateral

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middle to the side

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Palmar

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the “palm”

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Plantar

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the “sole”

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Posterior

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the rear

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Proximal

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the nearest/closest

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Rostral

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to the nose

21
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Ventral

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Pertaining to the belly