Chapter 1- Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
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pertaining/ referring to the front
A
Anterior
2
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pertaining to the tail
A
caudal
2
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pertaining to tail to head
A
caudocranial
3
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pertaining to oppositie side
A
contralateral
4
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pertaining to the head
A
cranial
5
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the head
A
cranium
6
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pertaining to head to tail
A
craniocaudal
7
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pertaining to farthest/ further away
A
distal
8
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pertaining to the back (dorsum)
A
dorsal
9
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pertaining to back to sole
A
dorsoplantar
9
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pertaining to back to palm
A
dorsopalmar
10
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pertaining to side to middle
A
lateromedial
10
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pertaining to the side
A
lateral
10
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pertaining to the “palm”
A
palmar
11
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pertaining to the middle
A
medial