Directional Anatomical Terms Flashcards by Henry Griffin | Brainscape

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Anatomical Position

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Body Erect, Face Forward, Palms Foward

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Superior

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Above another part

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Inferior

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Below another part

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Anterior

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Toward the front

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Posterior

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Toward the back

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Median

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Closer to the Midline

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Lateral

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Toward the side, away from midline

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Bilateral

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Spot on each side of body

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Ipsilateral

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On the same side of the body

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Contralateral

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On the opposite side of the body

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Proximal

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Closer to the point of attachment at the trunk (Limb)

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Distal

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Farther from the point of attachment (Limb)

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Superficial/Peripheral

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Near the surface

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Deep

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Internal

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