Chapter 3: Body Position and Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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toward the front
A
anterior
2
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toward the stomach or under the surface
A
ventral
3
Q
toward the back
A
posterior
4
Q
toward the back or upper surface
A
dorsal
5
Q
above; toward the head
A
superior
6
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superior relating to the head
A
cranial
7
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relating to the head
A
cephalic
8
Q
below; toward the soles of the feet
A
inferior
9
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pertaining to the tail
A
caudal
10
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near the point of attachment to the trunk
A
proximal
11
Q
trunk farther from the point of attachment to
A
distal
12
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pertaining to the side; away from the
A
lateral
13
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toward the middle of the body
A
medial
14
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lying flat and face downward
A
prone
15
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lying flat and face upward
A
supine
