Chapter 1: Orientation and Directional Terms Flashcards

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Superior (Cranial or caphalad)

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Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body above

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Inferior (caudal)

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Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure or the body; below

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Ventral (anterior)

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Toward or at the front of the body; in front of

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Dorsal (posterior)

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Toward or at the backside of the body; behind

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Medial

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Toward or at the midline of the body; on the outer side of

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Lateral

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Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of

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Intermediate

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Between a more medial and a more lateral structure

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Proximal

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Close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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Distal

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Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk

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Superficial (external)

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Toward or at the body surface

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Deep (interior)

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Away from the body surface; more internal

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