Chapter 4- Anatomy terms Flashcards
1
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Ventral
A
Toward the stomach
2
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Anterior
A
Toward the front
3
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Posterior
A
Toward the rear
4
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Superior
A
Above another part
5
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Inferior
A
Below another part
6
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Lateral
A
Toward the side, away from midline
7
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline away from the side
8
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Proximal
A
Located close to the point of origin or attachment “proximity”
9
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Distal
A
Located more distant from the point of origin or attachment
10
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Ipsilateral
A
On the same side of the body
11
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Contralateral
A
On the opposite side of the body
12
Q
Coronal plane
A
Plane that shows the brain structures as seen from the front
13
Q
Sagital plane
A
Plane that shows structures as seen from the side
14
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Horizontal plane
A
Plane that shows brain structures as seen from above
15
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Dorsal
A
Toward the back
