Directional and Descriptive Words and Roots Flashcards
1
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duc/ duct
A
leading around, latin ducere, “lead”
2
Q
efferent
A
going away from
3
Q
extension
A
increasing the angle of a joint
4
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flexion
A
decreasing the angle of a joint
5
Q
frontal
A
in front
6
Q
Gurgit
A
“whirlpool”
7
Q
Horizontal
A
parallel to the ground
8
Q
inferior
A
below
9
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lateral
A
away from the midline
10
Q
peritoneum
A
membrane covering most of the abdominal organs
11
Q
popliteal
A
back of the knee
12
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posterior
A
towards the back
13
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prone
A
laying face down
14
Q
proximal
A
closer to
15
Q
sagittal
A
like an archer
16
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superior
A
above
17
Q
supine
A
lying on the back
18
Q
thorax
A
chest
19
Q
thoracic
A
pertaining to the thorax
20
Q
transverse
A
across the long axis
21
Q
ventral
A
toward the belly
22
Q
verse
A
turn
