Chapter 1 medical terminology Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Referring to the front
2
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Caudal
A
Pertaining to the tail
3
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Caudocranial
A
Pertaining to tail to head
4
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Contralateral
A
Pertaining to opposite side
5
Q
Cranial
A
Pertaining to the head
6
Q
Cranium
A
The head
7
Q
Craniocaudal
A
Pertaining to head to tail
8
Q
Distal
A
Farther
9
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Dorsal
A
Pertaining to the back
10
Q
Dorsopalmar
A
Pertaining to back to palm
11
Q
Dorsoplantar
A
Pertaining to back to sole
12
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Lateral
A
Pertaining to the side
13
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Lateromedial
A
Pertaining to side to middle
14
Q
Medial
A
Pertaining to the middle
15
Q
Mediolateral
A
Pertaining to middle to side
16
Q
Palmar
A
Pertaining to the “palm”
17
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Plantar
A
Pertaining to the sole
18
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Posterior
A
Pertaining to the rear
19
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Proximal
A
Near
20
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Rostral
A
Pertaining to the nose
21
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Ventral
A
Pertaining to the “belly”