Chapter 1 - Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology Flashcards by Audree Cermak

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Anterior

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Pertaining/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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Pertaining to tail to head.

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Contralateral

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Pertaining to opposite side.

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Cranium

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The head.

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Cranial

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Pertaining to the head.

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Craniocaudal

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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 (dorsum).

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Dorsopalmar

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Pertaining to back to palm.

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Dorsoplantar

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Pertaining to back to sole.

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Lateral

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Pertaining to the side.

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Lateromedial

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Pertaining to side to middle.

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Medial

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Pertaining to the middle.

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Mediolateral

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Pertaining to middle to side.

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Palmar

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Pertaining to the palm.

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Plantar

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Pertaining to the sole.

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Posterior

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Pertaining to the rear.

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Proximal

A

Pertaining to nearest.

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Rostral

A

Pertaining to the nose/beak.

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Ventral

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Pertaining to the belly.