Chapter 1- Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology Flashcards by Jade Kelly | Brainscape

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Anterior

A

Towards the front

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Caudal

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Towards the tail.

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Caudocranial

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Tail to head.

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Contralateral

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Opposite side.

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Cranial

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Towards the head.

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Cranium

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The head.

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Craniocaudal

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Head to tail.

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Distal

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Farthest from point of attachment.

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Dorsal

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Towards the back.

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Dorsopalmer

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Back to palm.

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Dorsoplantar

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Back to sole.

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Lateral

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Towards the side. Away from midline.

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Lateromedial

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Side to middle.

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Medial

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The middle/ midline.

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Mediolateral

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Middle to side.

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Palmar

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Palm surface on front leg.

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Plantar

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Sole surface on rear leg.

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Posterior

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Towards the back.

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Proximal

A

Closest to the point of attachment.

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Rostral

A

Towards the nose.

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Ventral

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Towards the front (belly)