Chapter 1 - Fundamentals and Applied Directional Terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Pertaining to the front.
2
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Caudal
A
Pertaining to the tail.
3
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Caudocranial
A
Pertaining to the tail to the head.
4
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Contralateral
A
Pertaining 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 the head to the tail.
8
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Distal
A
Pertaining to the farthest.
9
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Dorsal
A
Pertaining to the back.
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.
