Chapter 5- Directional Terms Flashcards by Jamelia Dingle | Brainscape

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front

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Anterior (ventral)

The front surface of the body

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back

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Posterior (dorsal)

The back surface of the body

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Right

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Right

The patient’s right

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Left

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Left

The patient’s left

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Top

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Superior

Closest to the head

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Bottom

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Interior

Closest to the feet

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Closest

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Proximal

Closest to the point of attachment

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Farthest

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Distal

Farthest from the point of attachment

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Middle

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Medial

Closest to the midline

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Side

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Lateral

Farthest from the midline

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In

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Deep

Farthest from the surface of the skin

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Out

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Superficial

Closest to the surface of the skin

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