Direcrional Terms Flashcards
1
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Anterior
A
Front of body
2
Q
Ventral
A
Front of body
3
Q
Posterior
A
Back of body
4
Q
Dorsal
A
Back of body
5
Q
Anterior-posterior
A
From front to back
6
Q
Posterior-anterior
A
From back to front
7
Q
Superior
A
Above another structure
8
Q
Cephalic
A
Situated above another structure
9
Q
Inferior
A
Situated below another structure
10
Q
Caudal
A
Situated below another structure
11
Q
Proximal
A
Toward the beginning or origin of a structure
12
Q
Distal
A
Away from the beginning or origin of a structure
13
Q
Medial
A
Toward the midline
14
Q
Lateral
A
Toward the side
15
Q
Axis
A
The imaginary line that runs through the center of the body
16
Q
Erect
A
Normal standing position
17
Q
Decubitus
A
Lying down. Especially in bed
18
Q
Prone
A
Lying face down and flat
19
Q
Recumbent
A
Lying down
20
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Supine
A
Lying flat on the back
