Chapter 6 Directional Terms Flashcards
1
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Poster(o)
Posterior
A
Near to or toward the back
2
Q
Ventr(o)
Ventral
A
Belly side
3
Q
Dors(o)
Dorsal
A
Directed toward or situated on the back side
4
Q
Medi(o)
Medial, median
A
Middle or near the middle
5
Q
Later(o)
Lateral
A
Farther from the midline of the body or form a structure
6
Q
Super(o)
Superior
A
Uppermost or above
7
Q
Infer(o)
Inferior
A
Lower most or below
8
Q
Proxim(o)
Proximal
A
Near the origin or point of attachment
9
Q
Dist(o), tel(e)
Distal
A
Far or distant from the origin or point of attachment
10
Q
Cuad(o)
Caudad or caudal
A
In an inferior position
11
Q
Cephal(o)
Cephalad
A
Toward the head
12
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Anter(o)
Anterior
A
Near to or toward the front
